Purgatorio

Purgatorio is a potent, deeply complex riff on the modern classic Purgatory cocktail that masterfully splits its boozy backbone between punchy straight rye and smooth bourbon whiskey. Stirred to a velvety chill with the rich, herbal intensity of Green Chartreuse, sweet Bénédictine, and a delicate, smoky whisper of Del Maguey Vida mezcal, this spirit-forward nightcap is strained into a coupe glass and elegantly finished with an expressed orange zest twist.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)

• 15 ml Bourbon whiskey

• 5 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur

• 15 ml Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)

• 5 ml Chilled water/mineral water

• 2 drops of saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or a mere pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a coupe glass.

• Prepare a garnish of orange zest twist.

• Stir all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into a chilled glass.

• Express the orange zest over the cocktail and use it as a garnish.

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