Name: Single Village Fix
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1.5 fl oz Mezcal; 0.75 fl oz Lime Juice; 0.75 fl oz Pineapple Gum Syrup (Click for Recipe)

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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 fermented agave and yeast, which are distilled after roasting agave hearts in underground pits to develop a smoky, complex flavor.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe limes that has a zesty, sour flavor and light green color.

Pineapple Gum Syrup: This is a sweetener made with pineapple juice, gum arabic powder, citric acid, white sugar, and water, which are heated and infused into a syrup with a tangy, tropical flavor.

Brands I Used

🔗 Rayu Espadín Mezcal

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface and used for catching spills, providing grip for glasses and tools, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Jigger: This is a small double-sided tool with different volume measurements on each side that’s used for accurately portioning ingredients.

Boston Shaker: This is a two-piece cocktail shaker made with a large metal tin and a second tin or mixing glass that’s used for shaking and chilling cocktail ingredients.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is a flat metal strainer with a handle and a coiled spring around the edge that’s used for straining shaken cocktails from a shaker while holding back ice and solids.

Cutting Board: This is a flat, durable kitchen surface made from materials like wood or plastic that’s used for slicing ingredients and preparing garnishes.

Paring Knife: This is a small kitchen knife with a narrow, sharp blade that’s used for peeling fruit and trimming garnishes.

Electric Citrus Juicer: This is a kitchen appliance with a motorized reamer that’s used for quickly extracting juice from citrus fruits.

Fine Mesh Strainer: This is a mesh metal strainer with a tightly woven bowl and handle that’s used for straining out small ice shards and other solids while pouring cocktails from a shaker or mixing glass.

Measuring Cup: This is a kitchen tool with a handled cup and marked volume measurements that’s used for accurately measuring and pouring liquid ingredients.

Coupe Glass: This is a stemmed glass with a shallow, wide bowl that’s used for serving shaken cocktails and sparkling drinks without ice.

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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

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Prep Time 3 mins Assembly Time 2 mins Total Time 5 mins

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.