I changed up a few things in the recipe and it completely changed the drink for the better. This time splitting between Mezcal and Tequila Reposado and muddling a couple slices of Serrano pepper to add a bit of a spice element which I love pairs with Mezcal as you know, and this time making … Continue reading
Growing up in an Italian, Roman Catholic family, going to church on Sundays, receiving communion… it certainly has its influences. One evening of drinking the crazy idea of this cocktail came about. Trying to piece together how… its probably better off just left alone. I basically took the idea of a New York Sour, which … Continue reading
Taking another cue from Mr Biancaniello, modeled after a fresh muddled apricot Old Fashioned, I played around with another Mezcal cocktail. I was quite pleased with this! It was smokey and peachy, hint of mint, how could you go wrong. The Smokey Peach 2 oz Mezcal 1 oz Club Soda 1/2 oz Lime Juice … Continue reading
During a night of recreations, I got a bit creative and just winged a cocktail. I love Mezcal, I love orgeat… I’ve had drinks with Tequila and Orgeat, so why wouldn’t this work! I wanted to make something simple with Mezcal to introduce the smoky goodness to a friend of mine. Come to find later … Continue reading
One of my favorite cocktails from Las Perlas in downtown Los Angeles is their Pablano Escobar, which I’ve heard is actual a cocktail from renowned bartender Julian Cox of Rivera, that is still on my list to try. The Cocktail combines Mezcal with Pablano peppers, Pineapple juice and cumin. I’ve also always been a fan of … Continue reading
I personally LOVE Mezcal. A lot of my friends have been unfamiliar with Mezcal and how it differentiates from Tequila. Both are distilled from the Agave plant but prepared differently. Tequila is made from steaming the agave whereas Mezcal chars the Agave giving in the smoky almost scotch like quality. I love the smoke that … Continue reading
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