S & M (Smoke & Mulberry)
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S & M (Smoke & Mulberry)
Glass:
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| 1 fl oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1 fl oz | Hayman's Sloe Gin liqueur |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth chilled |
| 12 drop | Chocolate bitters |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange or grapefruit zest twist.
How to make:
Garnish:
- EXPRESS grapefruit or orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Vermouth rosso alla vaniglia (e.g. Antica Formula) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Best made with a smoky mezcal to intertwine with sloe gin's berry fruitiness, subtle layers of herbal vanilla vermouth and delicate bitter chocolate.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2006 by Robin Nie at Bar toast, Dali Old Town, China.
30 ml Mezcal
Original recipe from Bar toast, Dali Old Town, China, July 2026
30 ml Sloe Gin
10 ml Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
Garnish: Expressed orange or grapefruit oils, clean ice sphere.
The soul of this drink lies in the raw, elemental clash between intense smoke and deep, tart crimson. Reimagining the bittersweet profile of a classic modern template through a cold, stirred execution, it pits the elegance and rich tannin structure of Sloe Gin against the wild, unyielding earthy smoke of Mezcal. A dark, sophisticated balance of power and grace.
Nutrition:
One serving of S & M (Smoke & Mulberry) contains 149 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 24.69% alc./vol. (49.39° proof)
- 17.4 grams of pure alcohol
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