Mezcal Martini
Mezcal Martini is a dangerously moreish, sophisticated serve designed to perfectly showcase the delicate floral, aromatic, and savory notes of Pensador Espadín. It builds an incredibly elegant, complex base in an ice-filled mixing glass by combining 35ml of the artisanal mezcal, 10ml of dry vermouth (such as Dolin or Noilly Prat), 5ml of herbaceous Zubrówka Bison Grass Vodka, and a single fresh mint leaf. Meticulously stirred to achieve the ideal level of dilution—yielding a thick, luscious texture without a sharp alcoholic bite—it is seamlessly strained into a chilled coupe or small wine glass. This flawlessly balanced, deeply nuanced cocktail is beautifully finished with a single chilled Nocellara olive to perfectly elevate its rich, savory profile.
Ingredients:
35 ml Pensador Espadín
10 ml Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Dry (or Noilly Prat Original Dry)
5 ml Zubrówka Bison Grass Vodka (or a dry-style Génépi)
1 Fresh Mint Leaf
1 Chilled Nocellara Olive
Instructions:
Add the first 4 ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until ice cold and well diluted. The level of dilution is key - taste as you go and stop when the alcohol doesn't bite but the texture is still thick and luscious. Pour into a chilled small wine glass or coupe and garnish with the olive.
Enjoy immediately.