Yellowjacket
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Yellowjacket
Photographed in an Urban Bar Retro Optic Coupette 15cl
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1⁄3 oz | Yellow Chartreuse (or génépy liqueur) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A honeyed herbal mezcal sour.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2024 by Charles Joly and named after the American thriller drama television series.
Nutrition:
One serving of Yellowjacket contains 160 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 20.65% alc./vol. (20.65° proof)
- 18.8 grams of pure alcohol
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