Illegal
Ingredients:
- 30 ml mezcal
- 15 ml overproof rum
- 15 ml falernum
- 1 bar spoon maraschino
- 22.5 ml lime juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
Method:
1. Chill a cocktail glass. 2. Fill a shaker with ice. 3. Add the mezcal, rum, liqueur, juices, and syrup. 4. Shake well until chilled. 5. Strain into the chilled glass.
Description:
The Illegal is a modern IBA cocktail centered on mezcal. It combines a smoky agave base with fruit, citrus, and spicy accents. The flavor is rich and unusual: mezcal smoke should be noticeable but not harsh. Citrus and sweetness keep the cocktail from feeling heavy.