Alvaro Gutierrez, our dear reader, representing Mexico and the versatility of its liquors when it comes to cocktail making. The flavor profile of this drink bring the sipper back in time to an era of traditional citrus and agave-based remedies passed through generations; hence the name. The cherry symbolizes the sweet treat usually given to kids “willing” to take their medicine without making a ruckus of it.

Old Mexican Cough Syrup

Alvaro Gutierrez

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Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

 

OZML

• 1 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Chile Liqueur Red Ancho Reyes
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice or Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Orgeat
• 1/4 oz Coffee Liqueur Kahlua, Mint Mocha if available
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• 1 dash Orange Bitters Regans' No. 6 Orange Bitters
• 1 dash Walnut Bitters Fee Brothers Black Walnut BItters

Garnish

• Maraschino Cherry

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients into a mixing tin.
• Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
• Place garnish on the bottom of a small snifter.
• Strain with a Hawthorne strainer (no double strain; ice shards are recommended for this drink).
• Enjoy!

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