Mezcal Fruit Cup (Diffords No.8 Cup)
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Mezcal Fruit Cup (Diffords No.8 Cup)
Serve in a Collins glass
| 5⁄6 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 5⁄6 oz | Orange Curaçao liqueur |
| 5⁄6 oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 2 dash | Bob's Lavender Bitters |
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Thomas Henry Ginger Ale |
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Cola (e.g. Coca-Cola or Pepsi) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon, orange & strawberry slices, mint sprig & borage.
- POUR all ingredients into glass.
- Half fill glass with ice.
- Add a citrus slice and a couple of mint leaves from garnish
- Fill to brim with ice.
- Finish with rest of garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
While some struggle to appreciate mezcal- its robust, slightly smoky character adds depth and complexity to this delicious summery cocktail.
History:
Created in June 2017 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room in London, England. For more recipes and history see Fruit Cups and Pimm's.
Nutrition:
One serving of Mezcal Fruit Cup (Diffords No.8 Cup) contains 210 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 12.79% alc./vol. (12.79° proof)
- 22.5 grams of pure alcohol
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I used Cointreau and no lavender bitters. Added some peach.
I'm thinking of infusing the peach an hour beforehand.