Oaxacanite

Oaxacanite is a refined, sweet-and-sour agave showcase that masterfully balances a split base of earthy mezcal and crisp blanco tequila with the rich, soothing sweetness of honey syrup and Angostura bitters. Regal-shaken with fresh lime juice and a swath of grapefruit peel for an extra layer of zesty complexity, this deeply layered sipper is fine-strained into a chilled coupe and elegantly finished with a simple lime wedge.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 30 ml Patrón Silver blanco tequila

• 22.5 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 22.5 ml Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)

• 3 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

• 1 swath Grapefruit peel/zest

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a coupe glass.

• Prepare a garnish of a lime wedge.

• Regal shake all ingredients (including grapefruit zest) with ice.

• Fine strain into a chilled glass.

• Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.

Attribution:
Recipe: Ben Long
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide