Arinato
Mezcal
The Arinato introduces, perhaps, a new side to mezcal. We’re all familiar with its bold taste, but this cocktail proves mezcal can be subtle and elegant. While its characteristic smokiness remains, it tastes more like a vodka. The mezcal is muted, but far from muzzled. However, if you find yourself in particularly glitzy mood, kick up the flavor by adding a little more Chartreuse and some grapefruit juice.
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. mezcal
- ¾ oz. Lillet Blanc
- ½ oz. dry vermouth
- ¼ oz. Yellow Chartreuse
- ½ tsp. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
- Grapefruit twist for garnish
Preparation
- Add all the ingredients, except the grapefruit twist, to a mixing glass with ice and stir.
- Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the grapefruit twist over the drink and then rest the twist on the cube in the glass.
