By Any Other Name

Name: By Any Other Name
Ingredients: 1 oz Banhez Mezcal; 1 oz Tanqueray TEN Gin; 1/2 oz Benedictine; 3/4 oz Lemon Juice; 3/4 oz Rose Cordial*

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By Mike Vander Horn

Submitted on: June 3, 2022

Refreshing

Seasonal

Two spirits. Rival families. Star crossed lovers? Okay, Mezcal and Gin don’t typically fued over much but they do make a killer combo in a cocktail so I’d say they’re secret friends-with-benefits at least. This cocktail pairs the agave and juniper that have some sort of wild and passionate connection while the floral Rose Cordial blooms deliciously with the fresh lemon juice, rounded out perfectly by the herbal Benedictine (thanks @spiritedshaker for the suggestion, this was a perfect add!) T...

Ingredients

1 oz
Banhez Mezcal

1 oz
Tanqueray TEN Gin

1/2 oz
Benedictine

3/4 oz
Lemon Juice

3/4 oz
Rose Cordial*

Instructions

Garnish

Rose

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Nick & Nora

Estimated strength

About 20% ABV (estimate)

By Mike Vander Horn

Mixologist

I hope to see my creations out in the wild!

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Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice and shake well. Double strain into a @riedel Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with a rose (watch out for the thorns!) *Rose Cordial 6 Roses, 130g each Water and Sugar with juice from half a lemon. Let sit for 3 days, fine strain and refrigerate for 2-3 weeks.

Editor's Note

Mezcal and gin find common ground in this floral sour. Benedictine adds a honeyed, herbal backbone that bridges the gap between agave smoke and juniper crispness.