Madame Mayahuel

Madame Mayahuel is an intriguing, spirit-forward digestif that overlays the earthy smoke of artisanal mezcal with the nutty complexity of Amontillado sherry and the deep, bittersweet bite of Cynar. Stirred to a perfect chill with a whisper of crème de violette for a delicate floral undertone, this complex and beautifully balanced sipper is fine-strained into a coupe and finished with an expressed lemon zest twist.

Ingredients:

• 40 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Cynar or other carciofo amaro

• 15 ml Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry

• 5 ml crème de violette liqueur

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a coupe glass.

• Prepare a garnish of lemon zest twist.

• Stir all ingredients with ice.

• Fine strain into a chilled glass.

• Express lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

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