Tom Joad

1 1⁄4 oz Rye
1 1⁄4 oz Mezcal
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Mix the ingredients in the Old Fashioned glass filled with ice and garnish with the orange peel.

Notes

For a more alcoholic and aggressive version, replace the Cynar with Fernet Branca

History

Tribute to the character invented by Steinbeck and to all the oppressed workers of the USA.

Cocktail summary
Year
2018
Is the
author's original creation
Curator
4 stars
Average
3.5 stars
(9 ratings)
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From other users
  • Used Wild Turkey 101 rye and Ilegal mezcal joven. The rye overpowered everything. Added 2 drops Boker's bitters to drop the heat. It helped. Also added large ice ball. As is, rated at 3.5.
  • Might make again though shots of straight whiskey would seem to have the same effect.
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Comments

Faulkner? Perhaps you meant Steinbeck. I'll still try the drink.

Steinbeck, yes! Lapsus. Thank you. And thanks also to the curator!