La Alianza
La Alianza is a dry, aperitif-style cocktail that allows its heavy base of mezcal to truly sing. It stirs the smoky agave spirit with a delicate, vinous Lillet-style Rosé light quinquina and a touch of Suze gentian liqueur, creating a perfect balance of earthy woodsmoke, delicate wine notes, and light root bitterness. Served over a large ice chunk with a wide grapefruit twist, it can also be poured straight-up in a coupe and topped with champagne for a more celebratory variation.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass
Prepare a garnish of wide grapefruit zest twist.
Stir all ingredients with ice.
Strain into an ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide