Mezcal Negroni

classic #cocktail #mezcal #campari #vermouth #stirred

Spec

  • 1 oz Mezcal (joven)
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth (Carpano Antica)
  • Orange peel, expressed

Build

Stir all ingredients with ice for 30 seconds. Strain over a fresh large rock in a rocks glass. Express orange peel and drop in.

Story

An obvious variation that became its own thing. Mezcal stands in for gin; the smoke replaces the juniper bite.

Service note

Rocks glass with one large cube. Ask the guest if they like mezcal — if uncertain, recommend the standard Negroni instead.

Tasting notes

Smoky-bitter, vegetal-sweet. The Carpano keeps the smoke from getting acrid.

Costing

  • Pour cost: $3.25
  • Menu price: $18
  • Margin: 82%

Costing is directional. Confirm against current beverage grid when invoices update.