About The Illegal
The Illegal is a bold and smoky cocktail that pays homage to the robust flavors of mezcal, a distilled agave spirit with distinctive smoky undertones. This cocktail combines the earthy and smoky notes of mezcal with the richness of Averna, an amaro with herbal and citrusy characteristics. The Illegal is a complex and intriguing drink that caters to those with an appreciation for adventurous and avant-garde cocktails.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Mezcal
3/4 oz Averna
1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1/2 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1/4 oz Agave Nectar
Lime wheel or twist
Cocktail Profile
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Served: Neat
Strength: Medium
Difficulty: Simple
Flavor: Bitter
Method:
In a shaker, combine mezcal, Averna, maraschino liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, and agave nectar. Fill the shaker with ice and shake the ingredients vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill the mixture. Strain the contents into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or twist.
