Phil Ward’s Mezcal Martini

Phil Ward | Brooklyn, NY

Riffing on an early Martini formula, Phil Ward tames the mezcal base with the citric notes of orange bitters and a grapefruit twist.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 2 ounces mezcal
  • 2 ounces mezcal
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Carpano Antica
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Carpano Antica
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 2 dashes orange bitters

Garnish: grapefruit twist

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.

Tagged: Martini, mezcal