Smoky Sunset Serenade

This cocktail takes a smoky, bittersweet twist on the classic Last Word recipe, substituting gin with mezcal and Chartreuse with Aperol. The addition of zesty lime juice and maraschino liqueur brings a perfect balance to this unique and flavorful drink.

Smoky Sunset Serenade

A smoky, bittersweet cocktail riff on the classic Last Word recipe, featuring mezcal, Aperol, maraschino liqueur, and zesty lime juice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz mezcal, preferably Del Maguey Vida
  • 3/4 oz Aperol
  • 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 3/4 oz lime juice

Instructions

  1. Add the mezcal, Aperol, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake the ingredients until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
  4. Express a grapefruit twist over the surface of the drink, then discard.