Santa Maria

Santa Maria is a complex, spirit-forward nightcap that builds an intriguing, smoky riff on the classic Godfather by matching a bold base of artisanal mezcal with rich, velvety amaretto. Stirred to a silky chill with the bittersweet, herbal depth of Cynar and a tiny, sunny whisper of banana liqueur, this sultry drink is strained into a chilled shot glass and uniquely finished with an expressed lemon zest twist.

Ingredients:

• 40 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 20 ml Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur

• 5 ml Cynar or other carciofo amaro

• 2.5 ml Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a shot glass.

• Prepare a garnish of lemon zest twist.

• Stir all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into two chilled shot glasses.

• Express lemon zest over both glasses and discard.

Attribution:
Recipe: Daniele Umoette
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide