Black Yegolè

Name: Black Yegolè
Ingredients: 2 oz Mezcal Vago Elote; 1 oz Averna; 1 bar spoon Agave Syrup; 2 dash(es) Fee Brothers Orange Bitters; 1 drop(s) Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters

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By Mike Vander Horn

Submitted on: January 20, 2022

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Mezcal Vago Elote is made in Calendaria Yegolè, Oaxaca, and is typically reserved for special occasions. Since I made this drink for my first ever reel I think this is pretty special! I wanted to make a Mezcal Manhattan but thought the Black Manhattan template would work better with the sub, and it definitely works really well!This is a delicious and smokey cocktail, with just the faintest hint of chocolate elevating the bitter orange and toasted corn flavors. A touch of agave syrup, while atypi...

Ingredients

2 oz
Mezcal Vago Elote

1 oz
Averna

1 bar spoon
Agave Syrup

2 dash(es)
Fee Brothers Orange Bitters

1 drop(s)
Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

3 Luxardo Cherries

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Coupe

Estimated strength

About 29% ABV (estimate)

By Mike Vander Horn

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I hope to see my creations out in the wild!

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Smoke a coupe glass. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, fill with smoke, and cover. Add ice and stir until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into the smoked coupe glass. Garnish with 3 Luxardo Cherries.

Editor's Note

Mezcal Vago Elote brings toasted corn depth to the Black Manhattan template. A touch of agave and mole bitters bridge the gap between smoke and herbal sweetness.