Best Mezcal Negroni Recipes

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MEZCAL NEGRONI



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Americans have been ordering classic cocktails with mezcal instead of the typical spirits. One of the most popular is the mezcal Negroni, in which the gin is replaced with the smoky agave spirit. The switch works well because mezcal is as assertive in its flavors as gin is, and can stand up to flavorful tough customers like sweet vermouth and Campari. A number of different mezcals work well in this mix; Del Maguey's Vida brand is a good place to start in your experimenting.

Provided by Robert Simonson

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ounce mezcal
1 ounce sweet vermouth
1 ounce Campari
Orange twist, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine liquid ingredients in a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice. Stir until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Squeeze the orange twist over the surface, then slip it into the drink. Alternately, this drink can be served in a rocks glass over ice, also with an orange twist.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

SPARKLING MEZCAL NEGRONI



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The smokiness of the mezcal combined with the sparkling white wine is a twist on this traditional Italian-influenced cocktail.

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup ice cubes, or as needed
1 fluid ounce mezcal
1 fluid ounce Campari
1 fluid ounce sweet vermouth
½ fluid ounce sparkling wine
orange twist for garnish

Steps:

  • Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add mezcal, Campari, and sweet vermouth; shake well. Pour into a champagne glass and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with orange twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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