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Cocktail History
The Marriage of Maguey is a modern cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, for Mozart Distillery’s Coffee Chocolate Liqueur. Inspired by a similar recipe in Death & Company’s new book Welcome Home: A Cocktail Recipe Book, this version pairs the smoky flavors of mezcal and tequila with citrus as well as the coffee and cocoa notes in the liqueur to create a decadent dessert drink for those who enjoy the earthy flavors of agave. Its name is also a nod to mezcal and the composer after whom Mozart Liqueurs were named.
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.
Tequila Reposado: This is a type of tequila made in Mexico with fermented blue agave and yeast, which are distilled and then briefly aged to develop a balanced, slightly oaky flavor.
Coffee Chocolate Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with coffee, chocolate, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a sweet, mocha flavor.
Orange Curaçao: This is a liqueur made with bitter orange peels, brandy or distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a sweet, rich citrus flavor.
Agave Syrup: This is a sweetener made with agave plant sap that’s extracted, filtered, and heated to convert its sugars into a syrup with a mild, honey-like sweetness.
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.
Mixing Glass: This is used to hold the ingredients while they’re being stirred. I used the Viski 17 oz Cocktail Mixing Glass.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
Julep Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is stirred. I used the A Bar Above Julep Strainer.
Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Chocolate brown color
• Aroma: Mezcal and coffee
• Taste: Rich and thick chocolatey flavor paired with smoky agave and deep coffee
• Finish: Slightly smoky notes
Kendall’s Take: “I affectionately named this recipe ‘Cocoa Car Tire’ when I first tasted it because I still don’t really care for mezcal. I could see myself getting there with this cocktail though! The mezcal is noticeable but doesn’t burn thanks to the sweeter ingredients. It’s like a desert-inspired dessert drink. If you’re already a fan of agave spirits, pick up a bottle of Mozart’s heavenly coffee chocolate liqueur and give The Marriage of Maguey a try.”
Recipe
The Marriage of Maguey
Description
The Marriage of Maguey is a modern cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, for Mozart Distillery's Coffee Chocolate Liqueur. Inspired by a similar recipe in Death & Company's new book Welcome Home: A Cocktail Recipe Book, this version pairs the smoky flavors of mezcal and tequila with citrus as well as the coffee and cocoa notes in the liqueur to create a decadent dessert drink for those who enjoy the earthy flavors of agave. Its name is also a nod to mezcal and the composer after whom Mozart Liqueurs were named.
Ingredients
Method
Add mezcal, tequila, coffee chocolate liqueur, orange curaçao, and agave syrup to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Add a clear ice cube to a lowball glass.
Using a julep strainer, strain into lowball glass.
