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Mezcal Negroni

A smoky, sophisticated twist on the classic Negroni that balances mezcal, Campari, and dry vermouth.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired Cocktail
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ounce mezcal preferably 100 percent agave with good smoke character
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 1 ounce dry vermouth
  • Ice enough to fill your mixing glass and rocks glass
  • 1 large orange peel twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail mixing glass or any medium-sized glass
  • Bar spoon or long-handled spoon for stirring
  • Jigger or measuring tool for accurate proportions
  • Cocktail strainer (Hawthorne or julep style)
  • Rocks glass for serving
  • Citrus peeler or channel knife for the orange twist

Method
 

  1. Fill your mixing glass with plenty of ice to chill the drink quickly.
  2. Measure and pour 1 ounce of mezcal into the mixing glass.
  3. Add 1 ounce of Campari to the mezcal in the mixing glass.
  4. Pour in 1 ounce of dry vermouth to complete the mix.
  5. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds until the outside of the glass is frosted and cold.
  6. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice cubes.
  7. Strain the chilled mixture into the ice-filled rocks glass using a cocktail strainer.
  8. Twist a large orange peel over the drink to express oils, then drop it in as a garnish.

Notes

Serve immediately and enjoy as an aperitif or after-dinner sipper.