Bitter Almondo

Cosmarita is a brilliant, feisty cross between a Cosmopolitan and a Margarita that expertly layers reposado tequila and earthy mezcal with sweet-tart cranberry and a rich duo of orange liqueurs. Shaken with fresh lime juice and a touch of saline, this vibrant, deeply complex sipper is served over ice and elegantly finished with an expressed orange zest twist.

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Adriatico Bianco Amaretto Liqueur

• 30 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 25 ml Luxardo Bitter Bianco liqueur

• 4 drops Bob's Vanilla bitters

• 4 drops of saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or a mere pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a coupe glass.

• Prepare a garnish of grated nutmeg and roasted almonds.

• Shake all ingredients with ice. (There's no need to dry shake to achieve the desired foam.)

• Fine strain into a chilled glass.

• Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

• Garnish with 3 roasted almonds floated in a line across the surface.

Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide