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Cocktail History
The Single Village Fix is a modern cocktail that was created in 2008 by Thad Vogler at Beretta in San Francisco, California. Known to be one of the first drinks during the cocktail renaissance of the 2000s to use mezcal as the base, the recipe is made with just three simple ingredients—the smoky agave spirit, tart lime juice, and fruity pineapple syrup.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Mezcal: This is a spirit made in Mexico with agave, sugar, and alcohol that is aged in an underground pit lined with wood. I used Rayu Espadín Mezcal.
Lime Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lime. I used freshly squeezed lime juice.
Pineapple Gum Syrup: This is a sweetener made with pineapple juice, white sugar, gum Arabic powder, and citric acid. I made mine using this sous vide recipe.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Pale golden yellow color
• Aroma: Smoky mezcal and bright pineapple
• Taste: Simple, well-balanced flavor of the deep, earthy spirit mixed with sweet and tangy fruit
• Finish: Tart citrus
Kendall’s Take
“I always enjoy coming across a simple cocktail that still delivers plenty of bright, fruity flavor. This one really lets the pineapple gum syrup shine, adding a unique depth that elevates the whole drink. With just a handful of ingredients, the Single Village Fix feels effortless to put together while still tasting vibrant and refreshing. It’s light, pineapple-forward, and entirely too easy to sip on a warm patio or by the pool.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was found in the book Mezcal + Tequila Cocktails: Mixed Drinks for the Golden Age of Agave by Robert Simonson.
Single Village Fix
Description
The Single Village Fix is a modern cocktail created in 2008 by Thad Vogler at Beretta in San Francisco. One of the early mezcal-forward drinks of the 2000s cocktail renaissance, it blends smoky agave, tart lime, and fruity pineapple syrup into a bright, island-ready sip.
Ingredients
Method
Add mezcal, lime juice, and pineapple gum syrup to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer, strain into a coupe glass.
