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Mezcal White Negroni

By M. Carrie Allan

This equal-parts cocktail swaps in a smoky mezcal for the gin, playing it off a herbal, bittersweet gentian liqueur. Try different gentian liqueurs — with bright yellow Suze, the cocktail leans more earthy and grassy, emphasizing those notes in the mezcal. With other gentian liqueurs such as Salers, Don Ciccio’s Cinque or Luxardo Bitter Bianco, you’ll get different results, based on their varying botanicals.

Adapted from various sources.

Ingredients

measuring cup
Servings: 1 (makes 1 drink)
  • 1 large ice cube, plus small ice cubes for stirring
  • 1 ounce smoky mezcal, such as Del Maguey VIDA
  • 1 ounce gentian liqueur, such as Suze, Salers or Luxardo Bitter Bianco
  • 1 ounce Cocchi Americano aperitivo
  • One (3-by-1-inch) strip grapefruit or lemon zest, for garnish

Directions

Time Icon Total: 5 mins

  1. Step 1

    Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice cubes. Add the mezcal, liqueur, and Cocchi and stir to combine and chill, about 10 seconds. Strain into the glass. Twist the zest to express the oils over the surface of the drink, then drop it into the drink and serve.

Nutritional Facts

Due to variable ingredients, a reliable nutritional analysis is not available.

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from various sources.

    Tested by M. Carrie Allan.

    Published March 21, 2024
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