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.
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.