Mourning in Madrid

A smoky mezcal-and-sherry sour with lemon and orange bitters. Serious name, excellent drink.

TequilaSmokyCitrusShakenSpecial
A dark, sophisticated Mourning in Madrid cocktail served in a lowball glass over a single large ice cube, featuring deep red-amber tones and an expressed orange peel garnish.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
  • 3/4 oz Sherry
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters

How to make it

  1. Add mezcal, sherry, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange bitters to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Serve up.

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