La Condesa
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La Condesa
Photographed in an UB Ginza Old Fashioned 10.5oz
| 1 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1 oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 1 oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 2 dash | Spiced chocolate bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
An late-night, spirituous cocktail to enjoy in place of an Old-Fashioned or Manhattan. The assertive character of mezcal means this cocktail also suits a fuller-bodied 'sweet' vermouth.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by Eron Plevon at Alex&nder at Copper & Kings in Louisville, Kentucky.
Nutrition:
One serving of La Condesa contains 183 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 25.78% alc./vol. (25.78° proof)
- 23.4 grams of pure alcohol
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A mezcal (and chocolate bitters) influenced drink which needs a vermouth with presence. Subtle hints of apple brandy break through. Time and dilution soften everything.