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Mezcal Martini
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Mezcal Martini
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth |
| 4 drop | Difford's Margarita Bitters |
Garnish: Skewered caperberry
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably over a chunk of block ice or large cube).
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Dry vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
With gin, my go-to stirred Dry Martini recipe is five-to-one, but that's way too much when using mezcal – a Fifty-Fifty Martini is more befitting. Rather than straight-up, I also prefer my Mezcal Martinis on-the-rock(s).
Variant:
History:
Recipe by yours truly in September 2020.
Nutrition:
One serving of Mezcal Martini contains 163 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 23.62% alc./vol. (23.62° proof)
- 23.6 grams of pure alcohol
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