Slynx

Slynx is an exceptional, spirit-forward late-night sipper that beautifully harmonizes a rich base of reposado tequila and applejack brandy with the bright, fruity sweetness of pear liqueur. Stirred to a perfect chill with whiskey barrel-aged bitters and strained into an Old-Fashioned glass rinsed with smoky mezcal, this complex, dry cocktail is elegantly finished with a fresh pear wedge.

Ingredients:

• 2.5 m Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 45 ml Patrón Reposado tequila

• 15 ml Applejack brandy

• 15 ml Giffard poire William liqueur

• 1 dash of Whiskey barrel-aged bitters

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass.

• Prepare a garnish of a pear wedge.

• Rinse chilled glass with mezcal (swirl around to coat and discard excess) and set to one side.

• Stir other ingredients with ice.

• Strain into a mezcal-rinsed glass.

• Fill the glass with ice.

• Garnish with a pear wedge.

Attribution:
Recipe: Phil Ward at Mayahuel in Manhattan, New York City.
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide