Story
Palo santo brings a resinous, incense-like aroma that pairs naturally with mezcal.
Worm salt adds a savory line that keeps the drink grounded.
This old fashioned feels like a ritual — slow, aromatic, and deep.
RECIPES / Drinks
Palo Santo 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.
- Optional: briefly smoke the glass with palo santo.
- Stir mezcal, agave, and bitters with ice until chilled.
- Rim half the glass with worm salt and strain over a large cube.
To Serve
Garnish with an orange peel.
Ritual
Pause, inhale the smoke, then sip. Let the salt keep it grounded.
Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.
Notes & Variations
- Use 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.
