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A rich, unusual mezcal sour with honeyed Bénédictine, dark Cynar bitterness, and fresh lemon.
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Ingredients
Story
This was the first recommendation from a lemon-driven exploration of mezcal and herbal liqueurs, and it was later made and praised as a great recipe.
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
Notes
- Richer and more unusual, with smoke, honeyed herbs, artichoke bitterness, and lemon combining into a surprisingly complex drink.
- Mezcal and Bénédictine form the strong core pairing; lemon supplies acidity, while the small measure of Cynar keeps the Bénédictine from becoming too lush.