No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Spicy Dead Lady
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 3/4 fl oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 3/4 fl oz | Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo |
| 3/4 fl oz | Difford's Falernum liqueur |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 dash | Chili tincture (firewater bitters) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime slice wheel (dehydrated).
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Garnish with lime wheel.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Spicy Dead Lady contains 172 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.9 standard drinks
- 13.12% alc./vol. (26.24° proof)
- 12.7 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe created in 2016 by Grant Wheeler when Beverage Director at The Garret in New York City, USA.
Review
A very different "Lady" to the White Lady, this is a riff on a Naked & Famous with falernum in place of Yellow Chartreuse. If using a full-flavoured falernum (such as our own Difford's Falernum) then you may not want/need the additional spice added by using chili bitters.
Gallery
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Fruity, yet spirit-forward. Looking at the ingredients, this cocktail should be very sweet. It is rich, but it is surprising how the dilution from...
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Comments & Discussion
Try it with Ancho Reyes replacing the Mezcal for an amazing drink!
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