Eclipse

Created in 2009 by Leo Robitschek and named for its rusty-orange-red hue, the Eclipse is a beautifully balanced, bittersweet apéritif. The cocktail harmoniously blends a base of Añejo tequila with cherry brandy, a bittersweet orange-red aperitivo (like Aperol), and fresh lemon juice. Finished with a smoky float of mezcal, it offers a refreshing yet complex profile where the agave sits perfectly alongside the vibrant cherry, bright citrus, and subtle woodsmoke.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Patrón Añejo tequila

• 22.5 ml Cherry (brandy) liqueur

• 22.5 ml Aperitivo Luxardo (Aperol-style liqueur)

• 22.5 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

• 7.5 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass

• No garnish to prepare.

• Shake the first 4 ingredients with ice (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice)..

• Strain into an ice-filled glass.

• Float mezcal.

Attribution:
Recipe: Leo Robitschek, New York, Winter 2009.
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide