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Mexican Negroni
All the bittersweetness and character you'd expect from a classic Negroni but with tequila and mezcal to the fore
James Kittock
15th April at 04:20
Made to spec with Espolón Reposado, Del Mague Vida Clásico, Barr Hill Tomcat, Campari, Lustau Rojo (I thought the nutty sherry notes would be a nice complement). Was tasty but a bit “flat”. I added a dash of Fee’s Mole Bitters and that livened it up nicely. This one’s a keeper!
25th October 2025 at 20:41
Nice ! But in this style, I'd prefer the Tequila negroni (classic negroni recipe, replace gin by a good tequila)
30th September 2025 at 21:10
It's very balanced but it's actually not quite as bitter as I want. Never thought I'd say this about a Negroni riff but I miss the bite from the equal parts Campari. I'll try to increase the Campari next time and see if that does something.
30th September 2025 at 21:11
Just realised that adding a dash of Hellfire Tincture could bring out something interesting with the Tequila and Mezcal. I'll try that as well...
14th July 2025 at 00:23
A negroni with a smoky edge, nice but I prefer 'The Frank' which is along a similar vein.
29th May 2025 at 19:51
Perhaps just my mood but I was struck by a lot of complexity, with several waves of flavours. I subbed in Regal Rogue vermouth and Select. The first outstanding rating I think I've given. Superb.
17th May 2025 at 09:10
Hmmmm. The sweet vermouth I had open was Carpano Antica. Maybe too heavy for one to appreciate the Tequila and Mezcal? I will have to try it with a lighter vermouth.
17th April 2025 at 22:49
Strong, herbal and smoked. It seems to me a very interesting Negroni variation.
21st March 2025 at 02:31
As soon as I tried it, I was pretty sure it was by mine truly. Departing from the classical three equal parts was a bit difficult but elegance comes at a cost, doesn't it?
10th November 2024 at 19:09
I MADE this while i was making drinks and wow this is a DRINK. smooth subtled balanced superb. i also made a cynar version - swapping out the campari. not as good as this recipe but still a worthy riff if you're a cynar fan. viva mexico viva la vida loca.
20th April 2024 at 00:44
The "smoke" from the tequila/mezcal are a nice way to add some more complexity without adding to the sweetness/bitterness. For my taste, I think I'd prefer this over a classic Negroni.
8th July 2023 at 02:36
Very nice! I especially like that it is quick and easy to make. Now the hard question. . . do I have another one tonight?
10th November 2024 at 18:55
YES
7th July 2023 at 17:59
Nice. Perfect bitter orange with a touch of the mezcal smoke. For some reason the word ‘smooth’ also came to mind!