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Smoky Tears cocktail

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (24)
Smoky Tears cocktail image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
1 1⁄2 fl oz Mastiha liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄6 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grapefruit wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Smoky Tears cocktail contains 203 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 20.28% alc./vol. (40.56° proof)
  • 25.6 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

Review

Best described as being a mezcal, mastiha and pink grapefruit Margarita. It’s a great combo. Mastiha freshness with a hint of smoky mezcal is balanced by slightly acidic pink grapefruit juice.

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Comments & Discussion

Frederic D. Premium Member
Made with Mezcal Vigo Elote, to tone down the smokiness and emphasize the savory notes. I would definitely recommend going with a less punchy mezcal here (looking at you, Del Maguey Vida), to avoid overpowering the mastiha. That said, this was an unexpectedly delightful drink. The mezcal and mastiha have quite complimentary flavor profiles, brought together by the light acidity and bitterness from the grapefruit. One I will definitely make again.
score: 1
ISIL ARICAN
Very unique and beautiful combination. Next time I will reduce the syrup a bit since the Mastiha liquor I had was sweeter than usual I think.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Mastiha, a must have in the bar... this one got better and better as it warmed/breathed. Five stars and a heart!
score: 1
John KM Premium Member
An excellent marriage of flavours. I’ve definitely found a new favourite!
score: 1

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$5.10 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 15.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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