Long days + rainy evenings... I’m not busting out any fancy cocktails tonight. I spotted this super simple, build-in-glass drink on Punch and thought I’d give it a go.

It only takes a few ingredients and a few seconds to prepare, but it’s still interesting enough to sit and sip on

Mezcaletti Cocktail — ingredients:

1 oz Mezcal
1 oz Amaro Meletti
2 dashes orange bitters
Lemon zest

instructions:

Build in rocks glass over a large cube of ice. Gently stir & garnish with lemon zest.

Recipe by Richard Boccato

Other mezcal cocktails:

Canijillo

This might be a funny comparison to some, but I often to think of mezcal similarly to single-malt scotch. If I buy a really nice bottle of either, I’m probably not going to put it in a cocktail. The spirit itself is so complex, layered and crafted with such intention and care that it’s best enjoyed on its own. That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with cocktails made with expensive mezcal…

The Cadillac Swizz

Refreshing and eye-catching, and featuring gin and mezcal, the Cadillac Swizz comes to us from the creative bar staff at Bibo Ergo Sum in Los Angeles. This stylish bar has a slightly Art Deco vibe, and is somewhat hidden in Robertson Plaza between West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Find the Cadillac Swizz on the menu under the “Neon” section, which lists various drinks described as “the life of the party.”

Netflix Tremors

I received a bottle of Trä Kál a while ago & finally got around to mixing with it. This bottle is crazy; so different from anything I’ve tried before! Apparently Trä Kál is a totally new type of spirit from Patagonia, & is made solely from local ingredients. It starts out like an apple & pear brandy but is then infused like a gin with local botanicals & essential oils. Like I said, I haven’t had anything quite like it.

Mezcaletti

Long days + rainy evenings... I’m not busting out any fancy cocktails tonight. I spotted this super simple, build-in-glass drink on Punch and thought I’d give it a go. It only takes a few ingredients and a few seconds to prepare, but it’s still interesting enough to sit and sip on