Guillotine No. 2

Guillotine No. 2 is a deliciously bittersweet, spirit-forward aperitivo that masterfully anchors the earthy smoke of artisanal mezcal with the deep, vegetal complexity of Cynar and the crisp botanicals of dry vermouth. Stirred with a touch of saline to elevate its robust flavors and fine-strained into a chilled coupe, this bold, late-night digestivo is elegantly finished with a sweet skewered maraschino cherry.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 30 ml Cynar or other carciofo amaro

• 15 ml Strucchi Dry Vermouth

• 6 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 skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

• Stir all ingredients with ice.

• Fine strain into a chilled glass.

• Garnish with a skewered cherry.

Attribution:
Recipe: Yanni Kehagiaras at Stoa Bar in San Francisco, California
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide