Story
Coffee and cacao bring warmth and bitterness — a natural match for mezcal’s smoke.
Worm salt adds a savory edge and keeps the sweetness in check.
This is a nightcap with depth, meant for slow sips.
RECIPES / Drinks
Coffee-Cacao Mezcal Old Fashioned with Worm Salt
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Ingredients.
Made with
Worm Salt.
Meet your finishing touch ↗Make it.
- Stir mezcal, syrup, and bitters with ice until chilled.
- Rim half the glass with worm salt.
- Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass.
To Serve
Garnish with an orange peel.
Ritual
Let the coffee aroma rise before the sip — the salt keeps the finish clean.
Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.
Notes & Variations
- Add a dash of chocolate bitters for extra depth.
Explore More
See all recipes in our Worm Salt Recipes collection.
New to the ritual? Read What is Worm Salt? and our deeper guide to Sal de Gusano: History, Flavor & Modern Gourmet Uses.
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Please enjoy responsibly.
