Vetiver

The Vetiver is a fabulously aromatic, bittersweet, and delicately smoky aperitivo. It expertly layers a bright base of blanco tequila and dry vermouth with the unique, earthy floral notes of Muyu Vetiver Gris liqueur, a splash of Italian red bitter, and a wisp of mezcal. Stirred and served up in a chilled coupe, this highly complex and sophisticated sipper is elegantly finished with an expressed grapefruit zest twist.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Patrón Silver blanco tequila

• 30 ml Strucchi Dry Vermouth

• 15 ml Muyu Vetiver Gris liqueur

• 10 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 7.5 ml Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur)

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a coupe glass.

• Prepare a garnish of grapefruit zest twist.

• Stir all ingredients with ice.

• Fine strain into a chilled glass.

• Express grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.

Attribution:
Recipe: Alex Kratena of Tayer + Elementary bar in London, England
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide