Mezcal is best and extra widespread than ever. The smokey cousin to tequila has a style and aroma that comes from its distinctive distillation course of, leading to a spirit that teases the palate and the nostril.
To have fun National Mezcal Day on October 21, Dos Hombres Mezcal created 5 elevated cocktail recipes to spotlight the attributes of their mezcal created from Espadin agave, hand-selected from the hillsides of a small village in Oaxaca. Dos Hombres concoctions have been liberally served lately on the birthday celebration for Dos Hombres co-founder Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad, El Camino) at Lavo Ristorante within the personal The Fleur Room on West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.
Smooth As Honey
2 oz. Dos Hombres Mezcal
1 oz. Honey Syrup (honey and water)
2 Dashes fragrant bitters
¾ oz. Fresh lemon juice
Directions: Add all components right into a mixing tin. Shake and pressure into a big rocks glass crammed with ice. Add a lemon peel for garnish.
La Piña
1 ½ oz. Dos Hombres Mezcal
½ oz. Herradura Reposado Tequila
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
¾ oz. Lemon Juice
½ oz. Chambord
1 Egg White
Method: Add all components to a shaker and dry shake. Add ice, shake once more and pressure right into a stemmed coupe glass. (The floral print design requires a Ripple Machine).
Oaxacan Dead
1 ¼ oz. Dos Hombres Mezcal
1 oz. Grapefruit juice
1 oz. Pomegranate juice
½ oz. Falernum
Directions: Add all components right into a mixing tin with ice. Shake and pressure into a big rocks glass (crammed with 1 x 1 Hoshizaki ice cubes). Top with a splash of powdered cinnamon.
Sicilian Cartel
1.5 oz. Dos Hombres Mezcal
1 oz. Monin Grapefruit Syrup
.75 oz. Lime Juice
4 dashes Habanero Tincture
1 Egg White
Garnish: Peychauds Bitters for hearts and grapefruit peel
Method: Add all however the egg whites to tin with ice and shake. Strain right into a coupe glass. Dry shake the egg white till foamy, then float on prime of the cocktail. Add 4 or 5 drops of bitters and use a toothpick to type every drop right into a coronary heart form.
Naughty Toddy
1 oz. Dos Hombres Mezcal
½ oz. Fresh lemon juice
¼ oz. Honey
1 oz. Whiskey
2 oz. 100% Natural apple juice
To make scorching: Mix all components and pour right into a teapot or pot on a range and warmth. Use warning because the cocktail can be scorching. Pour right into a espresso glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
To make chilly: Add all components in a mixing glass. Shake and pressure right into a espresso glass crammed with ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
