Saramago
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Saramago
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Retro Optic Coupette 15cl
| 1⁄6 fl oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 2 fl oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Strucchi Bianco Vermouth chilled |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.
How to make:
- RINSE glass with absinthe, discard excess and set to one side.
- STIR other ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into absinthe-rinsed glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Bianco/blanc/blanco vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Elderflower liqueur tones and adds floral notes to this Tequila Martini variation.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2008 by Phil Ward at Death & Co. in Manhattan, New York City, the Saramago pays homage to the celebrated Portuguese author José Saramago. Phil also eponymously named his Baltasar & Blimunda cocktail, created around the same time, after the 1982 historical novel by the author.
SARAMAGO
Original recipe, Death & Co. Modern Classic Cocktails, 2014
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
2 ounces Siembra Azul Blanco Tequila
¾ ounce Dolin Blanc Vermouth
½ ounce St. Germain
1 dash House Orange Bitters [equal parts Fee Brothers, Regan's and Angostura]
1 Grapefruit Twist
Rince a coupe with mezcal and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients (except the grapefruit twist) over ice, then strain into the coupe. Squeeze the grapefruit twist over the drink and discard. No garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Saramago contains 213 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 25.11% alc./vol. (50.22° proof)
- 25.9 grams of pure alcohol
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