Saramago

1 rinse Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
2 oz Blanco tequila, Siembra Azul Blanco
3⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Rinse a coupe with mezcal and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients (except the grapefruit twist) over ice, then strain into the coupe. Squeeze the grapefruit twist over the drink and discard. No garnish.

Notes

Very similar flavors to the "El Puente" from PDT, but stirred and boozy.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Phil Ward
Year
2008
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

Death & Co. Cocktail Book, page 193

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  • Smooth, slightly sweet, boozy. Some tang from blanc + elderflower. Very good.
  • Slightly sweet (but used St. Elder rather than St Germain) but otherwise really good.
  • Very good. A little sweet. Incredibly smooth.
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