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L. Zimina
6th March 2022 at 17:35
Nice one! I got subtle cocoa notes from it, interestingly. The balance might depend on the mezcal you use; I used Mezcal Verde (slightly smoky but rather light) and found it just right.
22nd December 2021 at 21:02
I think this is one of the finest Mezcal cocktails, because it blends so nicely with the other ingredients. Not sure if it matters but I used Carpano Antica as vermouth.
21st July 2021 at 03:55
To be specific, the Mezcal I used was “Mezcal Vago Elote by Aquilino Garcia.”
21st July 2021 at 03:47
A perfect example of why Mezcal does not play well with others. Its pungent smokiness overwhelms all the other ingredients. This cocktail tastes like a forest fire.
4th December 2021 at 16:17
Completely agree Howard. Punt e mes is the biggest bully of a vermouth there is. Maraschino is a bully. Peychauds are a bully. I couldn't taste anything but the mezcal either. Bit pointless.
17th April 2021 at 04:14
This is amazing! Lovely smokiness on the nose, and very well balanced. Used Carpano Antica instead of Punt e Mes
17th June 2023 at 02:45
I agree!
I also used Carpano Antico and find this to be a wonderfully balanced cocktail. The Luxardo and Mezcal work beautifully together.
This is going in my rotation. ?
I also used Carpano Antico and find this to be a wonderfully balanced cocktail. The Luxardo and Mezcal work beautifully together.
This is going in my rotation. ?