Glass:

Photographed in a Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear

Prepare:

1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
2. Prepare garnish of dehydrated blood orange slice wheel.

How to make:

3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish:

5. Garnish with orange slice.

Review:

Mezcal and blood orange juice with sweet spice added with cinnamon syrup and clove-rich falernum.

History:

Created in February 2014 by yours truly after misreading the recipe for the Sangre Dulce cocktail by Regina Butler at Blackbird Bar in San Francisco. I used Velvet Falernum in place of Fernet Vallet but the resulting drink tasted good. Then, in May 2022, updated to add a splash of lime juice thanks to a comment by Ulysses Grand.

Mezcal is distilled from agave plants which are categorised 'Succulents' - plants which are thickened and fleshy, allowing them to retain water in arid climates - hence, coupled with blood orange juice, this cocktail's name.

Nutrition:

One serving of Succulent Blood contains 181 calories

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