Mezcal Negroni

Mezcal Negroni, this riff on the classic gin and Campari cocktail has an earthy richness courtesy of smoky mezcal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 ounces mezcal (preferably Marca Negra Espadín)

  • 3/4 ounce Campari

  • 3/4 ounce Carpano Antica Formula vermouth

  • 1/4 ounce Cocchi Americano

  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

  • Orange peel twist, for garnish

Instructions:

Combine mezcal, Campari, Carpano Antica, and Cocchi Americano in a mixing glass; add ice cubes, and stir until drink is chilled and diluted, about 30 seconds. Place 1 large ice cube in a rocks glass; strain drink over ice. Garnish with orange twist.

Attribution:

Recipe: Yana Volfson

Origin: Food&Wine

Photo: VICTOR PROTASIO

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