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A distinct smoked-grapefruit character shines through in this blend of mezcal and amaro. Medium-bitter, with a lightly salted finish. Recipe from Amanda Schmadel at Barrel Proof in New Orleans.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz Classic Gum Syrup
  
• 1 ½ oz mezcal
• ½ oz lemon juice
  
• ½ oz amaro (Sfumato Rabarbaro recommended)
  

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
• Add cubed ice and shake hard for 10 seconds
• Strain into a salt rimmed rocks glass filled with cubed ice.

Glass:

• rocks
  

Garnish:

• salt rim and grapefruit twist

Photo:

Caer Maiko Ferguson