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Oaxacan Negroni (Mezcal + Sweet Vermouth + Bitter) with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

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Oaxacan Negroni (Mezcal + Sweet Vermouth + Bitter) with Worm Salt

Ingredients.

Don Catrín Worm Salt jar

Made with

Worm Salt.

Meet your finishing touch ↗

Make it.

  1. Lightly wet half the rim with orange peel oils and dip into worm salt.
  2. Stir mezcal, sweet vermouth, and bitter aperitivo with ice until chilled.
  3. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass.

To Serve

Express orange peel over the glass and drop it in.

Ritual

Take the first sip from the salted side, then the next from the unsalted side. The contrast tells the whole story.

Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.

Story

The Negroni is a ritual of balance — bitter, sweet, and strong. In Oaxaca, mezcal replaces gin and the drink takes on smoke and depth without losing its symmetry.

A partial rim of worm salt doesn’t overpower; it simply adds a quiet, savory echo that stretches the finish. It’s a small detail that shifts the whole mood.

This version is for late nights, slow jazz, and a table lit by candlelight.

Notes & Variations

  • Try a herbal vermouth for a greener finish.

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.

Ready to stock your bar? Explore our Sal de Gusano.

Please enjoy responsibly.