The Emperor

1 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey (chichicapa mezcal)
1 oz Campari
1 oz Curaçao
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir over ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass with a large cube. Add the garnish.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe by Valdez Campos, Manifesto, Kansas City, MO.

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gazregan.com

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  • Meh. Curacao doesn't really have strong enough flavor to play with the others and is mostly a sweetener. May try again with more smoky mezcal (used montelobos)
  • 4 for me -- too bitter for Robin
  • Quite bitter
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Comments

Ilegal Reposado, Pierre Ferrand, Campari. The Campari dominates.