Pearl of Puebla

A dark, moody, and bittersweet cocktail where mezcal acts as a masterful background anchor. It brings together an aged dark rum, Campari, and rich Averna amaro, using a calculated splash of pure mezcal to leave a beautiful trail of woodsmoke on the finish.

Ingredients:

• 3 sprigs of Oregano (fresh)

• 50 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 22.5 ml Yellow Chartreuse (or génépi liqueur)

• 5 ml Pastis

• 22.5 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 5 ml Agave syrup (agave nectar)

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.

• Prepare a garnish of an oregano sprig.

• Gently muddle (just to bruise) oregano sprigs (stalks & leaves) in the base of the shaker.

• Add other ingredients and shake with ice.

• Fine strain into chilled glass.

• Garnish with an oregano sprig.

Attribution:
Recipe: Jim Meehan, this recipe is from his 2011 book The PDT Cocktail Book
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide