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Andy Parnell-Hopkinson’s Avatar Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
24th January at 21:06
I guess my Ojo de Dios is smokier than the Del Maguey as it smothered the other flavours.
Russell Lee’s Avatar Russell Lee
18th April 2024 at 03:38
A pretty interesting cocktail - upon tasting, I couldn't shake that this is a mezcal Last Word/Closing Argument without the citrus, leaning towards the profile of an Old Fashioned-style of drink. I'd fully expect that as a template, you can experiment with just about any amaro out there to substitute the Lucano to create vastly different drinks. I also do agree that 1 dash of any bitters probably helps this cocktail out a lot if a more delicate amaro is chosen.
Russell Lee’s Avatar Russell Lee
18th April 2024 at 03:41
On a second round, I attempted the recipe with Amaro Nonino to replace the same amount of Lucano, and added a single dash of chocolate bitters as Paul Green below had suggested - quite enjoyable!
15th April 2024 at 01:32
Fantastic combination, I added a dash of Scrappy's Chocolate Bitters and Regan's Orange Bitters, finishes it off nicely.
11th April 2024 at 01:38
No Lucano so did 2 parts Averna to 1 part Suze, quite enjoyable.
j dawsari’s Avatar j dawsari
9th April 2024 at 04:29
Hmmm, I used Del Maguey’s Vida Clásico, but the Lucano’s sweetness totally overwhelmed the Mezcal’s smokiness.

I’ll give a milder amaro a try, because this drink has everything I normally like.
Alexandros Bousoulegkas’ Avatar Alexandros Bousoulegkas
8th April 2024 at 18:07
Hi, I don't have Lucano, could I substitute with Montenegro or Averna?
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
9th April 2024 at 06:26
Montenegro is a very different animal, and while closer, Averna is different again. To properly experience you'll need to invest in a bottle of Lucano.
gab sar’s Avatar gab sar
7th April 2024 at 17:10
I have Doc Herson’s amaro not Lucano amaro. Anyone know if this would work well in this cocktail and be a good substitute? Thanks.
gab sar’s Avatar gab sar
8th April 2024 at 01:17
Wanted to follow up by saying the drink came out fantastic. Thank you Diffords for the cocktail suggestion! I’ve been looking for a variation of the M&M and I wouldn’t have thought to add Luxardo maraschino liqueur. For anyone interested in Doc Hersons amaro, it’s wonderful: https://www.newyorkcraftspirits.com/products/doc-hersons-bitter-liqueur
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
7th April 2024 at 19:07
Sorry, I've not come across Doc Herson's amaro.
7th April 2024 at 02:13
Excellent combo, the smokiness plays so complimentary to the amaro, and the hint of cherry rides shotgun so well. I'm tempted to add a dash of cherry bitters or ¼oz cherry liqueur to see what happens but definitely excellent as is.
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