THE PERFECT COMBINATION

Mezcal shot

When you hear the word shot, you probably think of a good tequila drink. But tequila isn't the only spirit you can enjoy this way, mezcal is also perfect for it. If you want to test pure mezcal, as it's traditionally consumed, this is the best way to enjoy it without taking your breath away.
 

Ingredients:

• 58 ml of TIERRA DE CAUDILLOS mezcal

• 2 lime slices (or wedges of bitter orange)

• 1 tablespoon salt (preferably worm salt)

• 1 shot glass

Preparation:

1. Prepare the shot glass.

2. Rub a lime slice around the rim and coat the edge with salt where the lime was rubbed.

3. Pour the mezcal into the glass (only 29ml).

4. Garnish with a lemon slice. Serves 2 shots ( for 2 people).

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces of TIERRA DE CAUDILLOS mezcal

• 1 ounce sweet vermouth

• Grapefruit peel

• 1 sprig of rosemary to garnish

• 1 ounce of rosemary-infused Campari

 

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the rosemary-infused Campari. Combine 12 ounces (about 350 ml) of the liquor with 4 sprigs of rosemary. Seal tightly and let infuse for at least 24 hours, stirring occasionally. After a day, strain the liquid and bottle it. It can be stored up to a month.

2. To make the Rosemary Mezcal Negroni, add the TIERRA DE CAUDILLOS mezcal, sweet vermouth and rosemary-infused Campari into a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.

3. Strain into a lowball glass filled with ice, and squeeze the oil from a grapefruit peel over the surface of the drink. Discard the peel.

• Garnish with a rosemary sprig, and if desired, lightly burn the rosemary with a kitchen torch until it smokes. extinguish, serve and enjoy.