Recognised variation

Mezcal Negroni

Mezcal for gin. Smoke and roasted agave over the bitter-red frame.

Structure

Required
Optional

What changed from the Classic

GinMezcal

Red bitter and Rosso vermouth stay.

Taste

Bitterness
Gentle
Bitter
Sweetness
Dry
Sweet
Body
Light
Full
Herbal character
Clean
Herbal
Strength feel
Softer
Stronger

Smoke may catch your attention, but mezcal gives this family more to enjoy than a smoky description allows. Roasted agave, fruit or spice can bring different characters to the familiar bitter-and-vermouth partnership. The bottle you choose matters, as does the wine supporting it. Smoke is an aroma; bitterness is a taste. Keeping those two things separate helps you say what you like about the drink, and what you might want more of next time.

The story

Mezcal takes the gin’s place and brings roasted agave into the familiar company of Campari and rosso. Smoke can meet the bitter orange, but roasted agave has more to say than that. The vermouth can round that relationship or bring bitterness of its own.

Make a Mezcal Negroni

Different bottles change the balance. Choose a mix to see its ingredients and method.

Structure

Taste

Make a Mezcal Negroni

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