The Mexican Contessa cocktail is an agave spirit-based riff on the gin-based Contessa cocktail. Two agave spirits plus other alcoholic additions create an unforgettable aroma (and perhaps a major headache the next day).
INGREDIENTS
- 15 ml/ ½ oz. Mezcal
- 15 ml/ ½ oz. Tequila silver
- 30 ml/ 1 oz. Aperol
- 30 ml/ 1 oz. Vermouth dry
- 1 dash orange bitters
METHOD
- Fill a mixing glass ⅔ full off ice.
- Add the ingredients and stir until chilled.
- Add a big ice cube into chilled old fashioned glass.
- Strain into the old fashioned glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice wheel.
SHOPPING LIST
- Tequila Reposado | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Mezcal | USA | UK | Germany
- Aperol | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Orange bitters | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*
