Oaxacan Negroni

Name: Oaxacan Negroni Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Casamigos Mezcal Joven; Red Italian Bitters; Sweet Vermouth; Orange Bitters; Charred Grapefruit Peel

Mezcal

Prep time: 10 mins

Author: The Bar Team

A glass of amber cocktail with a citrus peel garnish sits on a small plate beside a striped cloth and a dark bottle in the background on a wooden surface.

A smoky take on the classic three-ingredient Italian aperitivo using Casamigos Mezcal in place of gin. Mezcal imbues earthy, smoky and savory notes to this cocktail, making it a perfect match for the botanical and citrus-forward qualities of vermouth and bitters.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:

Casamigos Mezcal Joven
1oz
Red Italian Bitters
1oz
Sweet Vermouth
1oz
Orange Bitters
2 dashes
Charred Grapefruit Peel
To garnish

Method

Step 1
Using a sharp knife and a cutting board, remove a long slice of grapefruit skin, leaving as little pith on the peel as possible and set aside.
Step 2
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice.
Step 3
Stir well for 30–45 seconds and strain into a rocks glass over a large rock of fresh ice or a small scoop of ice.
Step 4
Twist the grapefruit peel over the drink to express the oils, then lightly char using a blow torch or match and add as garnish.

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A twist on the classic gin-based cocktail, this Oaxacan negroni recipe features mezcal for a unique smoky twist on a favorite cocktail.