Haz Ben

Name: Haz Ben
Ingredients: 1 oz Mezcal Joven; 0.75 oz Corn-infused Blanco Tequila; 0.5 oz Abasolo Whisky; 1 tsp Coconut Liqueur; 1 tsp Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur

+ 4 Likes

By John

Submitted on: May 31, 2022

Tropical

Advanced Palate

I wanted to feature corn in a stirred, mezcal-centric cocktail because these flavors pair really well. To do this, I included corn in the form of a tequila infusion and a bit of a Mexican corn-based whisky. The addition of chile liqueur and coconut liqueur added some delicious depth, richness, and a bit of spice, making this a very complex and enjoyable old fashioned-style cocktail.

Ingredients

1 oz
Mezcal Joven

0.75 oz
Corn-infused Blanco Tequila

0.5 oz
Abasolo Whisky

1 tsp
Coconut Liqueur

1 tsp
Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur

Instructions

Garnish

Chili powder rim, lemon oils, piece of coconut

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 32% ABV (estimate)

By John

Craft Cocktail Creator

I love trying new ingredients, learning new techniques, and of course, creating new cocktails-- especially ones influenced by food in some way. I also love the photography/videography side of things. I’m incredibly passionate about my craft but try not to take myself too seriously. Cheers!...

Other Recipes by John

Plant Lovin'

Safari Moon

+ 27 More Recipes

For the infusion: dehydrate ~1 cup of fresh sweet corn at 150F for 2-3 hours, then infuse with 5-6oz of blanco tequila for ~48 hours. The corn absorbs liquid so it’s necessary to use cheesecloth or superbag to squeeze the liquid out. Strain the infusion through a coffee filter and bottle/refrigerate. For the drink, combine all ingredients along with a small pinch of salt and stir until chilled. Strain over large block of ice in chili powder-rimmed glass, express a lemon peel over the drink and d...

Editor's Note

A trifecta of agave and corn spirits creates a smoky, savory base. Ancho chile and coconut add spicy-sweet complexity to this inventive Old Fashioned riff.