Mezcal Gin is a unique spirit that brings together an ancient distillate from the Americas with one of the most popular spirits in Europe.
At the heart of Mezcal Gin (45% ABV) is agave cenizo, a wild species that takes from 12 to 14 years to mature and imparts an aromatic character to the mezcal. After it’s distilled, the spirit is macerated with botanicals then vapour infused before it undergoes a second distillation.
Juniper, cardamom, dragon eye, guinea pepper, angelica root, coriander seed, orange peel, nutmeg, chile ancho, hibiscus flower, lemongrass and avocado leaves go into making Mezcal Gin. The result is a liquid with viscosity in the glass, initial smoke aromas followed the botanicals, mainly juniper, cardamom and dragon eye. The palate is complex with botanicals at the fore followed by the smoky agave flavour.
Mezcal Gin lends itself well to cocktails such as the Mezcal Gin Sour (pictured), Little Vesper and Breakfast in Durango.
Mezcal Gin Cocktails
Recipes by Vasco bar in Sydney
Mezcal Gin Sour
Ingredients
- 50ml Mezcal Gin
- 20ml fresh lime juice
- 15ml spicy mango syrup
- 4 basil leaves
- soda water to top
Method
Add all ingredients except soda water to a shaker with ice. Shake quickly, strain and top soda.
Little Vesper
Ingredients
- 50ml Mezcal Gin
- 10ml pineapple vermouth
- 2 dashes peach bitters
- 1 bar spoon passionfruit syrup
- small sprig of rosemary
Method
In a mixing glass, stir all ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a small sprig of rosemary.
Breakfast in Durango
Ingredients
- 40ml Mezcal Gin
- 20ml Aperol
- 20ml orange juice
- 10ml fresh lime juice
- 10ml agave syrup
- egg white
- ginger beer to top
Method
In a shaker, add all the ingredients except the ginger beer and dry shake. Add ice, then shake again. Serve in a tall glass and top with ginger beer.
Photo Credit: Supplied. In collaboration with Mextrade Australia. Mezcal Gin is available to purchase here.
