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Your choice of mezcal, the "smoke" element in this cocktail, will greatly impact its flavour. Select well and the result will be a deliciously herbal and...
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Al W’s Avatar Al W
30th January at 22:38
Really good. I used Montelobos Espadin. Evolves from citrus and mezcal notes through the vegetal bitterness as the Cynar appears with the Chartreuse, with a smoky herbal finish. Overall the balance is good though I wonder if the Chartreuse is a little too subdued for ny liking. I might boost it a little next time.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
6th July 2025 at 02:33
Excellent, fascinating even. This one's unique. Smoke rises through the first whiffs of cinnamon followed by subtle Chartreuse. The eggwhite and Cynar set the stage.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
6th July 2025 at 02:46
I used a cenizo mezcal and Cynar 70.
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Jakub Piechowicz ’s Avatar Jakub Piechowicz
21st January 2023 at 20:03
Ok, it's nice but where is the chartreuse, where is the cynar? I love mezcal cocktails but in this case i can smell and taste only mezcal (made with del maguey vida).
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Forget Color’s Avatar Forget Color
4th October 2025 at 21:40
I don’t use Vida as a staple for this reason. Would recommend Banhez at the same price point. You get more depth and less overpowering smoke.
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