Smoky Citrus Reviver

This inventive Mezcal Corpse Reviver cocktail is a unique twist on the classic sour, featuring the smoky notes of mezcal complemented by a mix of lime and grapefruit juice. The combination of Cocchi Americano and Curaçao brings a delightful complexity to this intriguing drink.

Smoky Citrus Reviver

A unique twist on the classic sour, the Smoky Citrus Reviver features mezcal with a mix of lime and grapefruit juice, creating an intriguing and complex cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz Cocchi Americano
  • 3/4 oz mezcal, preferably El Buho
  • 3/4 oz Curaçao, preferably Pierre Ferrand Dry
  • 1/4 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1 bar spoon absinthe for rinse, preferably St. George Absinthe Verte

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine mezcal, Cocchi Americano, Curaçao, lime juice, and grapefruit juice.
  2. Shake the mixture until chilled, for approximately 30 seconds.
  3. Coat the inside of a chilled coupe glass with the absinthe, then pour out any excess.
  4. Strain the contents from the shaker into the coupe glass.