The Rains Down in Africa

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
1 oz Dry vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1⁄2 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
2 pn Berbere spice
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe

Notes

The heat will depend on whose Berbere you use.

History

My wife challenged me to create a drink incorporating her Berbere spice mix, and this is the pleasantly surprising result. I think even Phil Ward would approve

Cocktail summary
Created by
Bo Kopynec at the BoZone
Year
2015
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  • Very good - love the berbere use. I subbed in a pepper infused vodka, a bit of ss, and a spray of Laphroaig for the Ancho. Must try w/ Ancho when I get it.
  • for Ryan and Jackie
  • Go heavier on the pinches of berbere.
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