Slynx
Ingredients
- 1⁄12 oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
- 1 1⁄2 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
- 1⁄2 oz Applejack brandy
- 1⁄2 oz Giffard Poire William liqueur
- 1 dash Whiskey barrel-aged bitters
Method
Glass:
Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of pear wedge.
Method:
- RINSE chilled glass with mezcal (swirl around to coat and discard excess) and set to one side.
- STIR other ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into mezcal-rinsed glass.
- FILL glass with ice.
Garnish:
- Garnish with pear wedge.
Nutrition:
One serving of Slynx contains 176 calories
History:
Adapted from a recipe created circa 2009 by Phil Ward at Mayahuel in Manhattan, New York City.
Review:
This late-night, dry Old Fashioned-style cocktail unusually mixes tequila and applejack to great effect, with pleasing pear fruitiness and a wisp of mezcal.
