Ancho-Chocolate Mezcal Martini with Worm Salt
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Story
Ancho chile is smoky and sweet — a natural partner for mezcal.
Chocolate deepens the flavor, and worm salt keeps the finish clean.
A dessert-like martini that still feels balanced and grounded.
Yield: 1 cocktail | Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz ancho-chile liqueur
- 1/2 oz cacao liqueur
- Worm salt (for rim)
- Ice
Method
- Rim a coupe with worm salt.
- Shake mezcal and liqueurs with ice.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
To Serve
Garnish with a small pinch of cacao powder.
Notes & Variations
- Add a dash of orange bitters for lift.
Ritual
Sip slowly — let the chile warmth follow the smoke.
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