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Susto
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Susto
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 5⁄6 oz | Amaro Montenegro |
| 1⁄2 oz | Byrrh aperitif aromatised wine |
| 1 dash | Fee Brothers Celery bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of amaranth/pigweed sprigs or basil leaf.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Amaro (e.g. Montenegro) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
- Celery bitters - Celery
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Bittersweet with mezcal and amaro combining harmoniously along with aromatic wine and celery bitters.
History:
Created in 2017 by Sam Robertson & Alexander Taylor at Pennyroyal, Cardiff, Wales.
"Susto is from the Digestives section of our menu. Local Zapotec tribes of Oaxaca, Mexico, attribute illness to ‘Susto’ – emotional shock. Tribeswomen known as ‘Partera’ provide herbal remedies to ease the suffering."
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 23.58% alc./vol. (23.58° proof)
- 16.6 grams of pure alcohol
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