1 oz Mezcal, El Buho
1 oz Braulio
1 ds Salt Solution (see note)
1 twst Orange peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks, twist.

Notes

At Backbar, the bitters, Bénédictine, and salt solution are served in a 1/4 oz mixture that also contains a barspoon of Cognac and a dash of cigar tincture.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Joe Cammarata and Sam Treadway, Backbar, Somerville, MA.
Year
2013
Is an
authentic recipe
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(8 ratings)
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Comments

Good with the mezcal; REALLY good with blended Scotch (Monkey Shoulder).