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Maximilian Affair
Mezcal leads, underpinned by floral elderflower, rich herbal vermouth and sour lemon
Caspian Berggren
7th March 2025 at 20:17
Wow. The mezcal and the elderflower almost neutralises each other which paves way for the Punt E Mes to take a lot more place than I initially thought. Don't get me wrong, on the front of the palate you do get smoke and elderflower at the same time, competing for attention. On the mid to end palate the vermouth takes a lot more place, though, with the liqueur and wine almost forming a candy-ish note on the end. Really lovely.
2 hours ago
Absolutely apt description Caspian. It almost is like someone made an elderflower and caramel candy and then you stood next to and smelt a bonfire with a hint of fruit. No wonder this is a modern classic. Absolute props to Misty Kalkofen.
3rd October 2025 at 23:26
Your description "...forming a candy-ish note on the end. Really lovely" is very apt. That may put some off trying this drink but I would highly encourage them to try this cocktail as it isn't cloying at all as it is nicely balanced with the lemon which is not overpowering.
24th July 2024 at 15:50
This is a good drink!
I also tried this template and it was not either:
30 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico mezcal
30 ml Elderflower liqueur
15 ml Antico Vermouth
15 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
I also tried this template and it was not either:
30 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico mezcal
30 ml Elderflower liqueur
15 ml Antico Vermouth
15 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
24th December 2023 at 05:03
Aahh, this is delightful! I used a lighter less smokey joven mezcal and all the ingredients balanced gracefully. Like biting into a fresh floral fruity pear whilst simultaniously sipping on a Perfectly Straight Blood and Sand. Well not exactly but there is some sort of similarity in the interplay between the fruity/floral, smokey; and earthy vermouth. Plus the sour. Definitely going in my favorites!
6th September 2023 at 22:55
Just made this drink when I found a recipe randomly on reddit and matches this one... First ever cocktail I've made that looks ugly as sin, but oh my so delicious. Love it
30th August 2023 at 01:37
Zero St. Germain flavor. Overwhelmed by the Mezcal and Punt e Mes. So you need to be ready for a smoky, herbal cocktail!