A delightful cocktail with strong chocolate notes and a nice underlying agave spirit warmth.
Oaxacanite
This cocktail was created by Ben Long at the John Dory Oyster Bar in Manhattan and was first published in Sasha Petraske’s book, Regarding Cocktails . It’s a favorite at the Library of Distilled Spirits in New York. The pith of the grapefruit peel acts as the bittering agent, and shaking it well releases essential oils that create a balanced drink.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Mescal
- 1 oz Blanco Tequila
- 0.75 oz Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 2 inch Grapefruit Twist
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker, shake and strain.
- Garnish with the grapefruit twist.
- Make sure to shake with the grapefruit peel. The pith of the peel here is actually acting as the bittering agent. Shaking the hell out of it releases oils and is essential for creating a balanced drink.