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Substituted the crème de menthe for a couple of fresh mint leaves (slapped and stirred in the mixing glass, then strained out) and the lemon bitters for an expressed lemon peel. Highly recommended.
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.