Speak No Evil

The Speak No Evil is one of those cocktails that just makes me smile. It’s all about the beautiful balance between smoky mezcal, tropical guava, and warming allspice dram. This is a truly fun, modern tiki-style sour that proves how well agave spirits play with spice.

Approximate ABV 17.6%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $3.70
Taste Foundation Sweet, Sour/Tart
Taste Nuance Smoky, Spicy, Fruity

Recipe Ingredients

1.5 oz. (45 ml) Milagro Reposado Tequila Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Del Maguey Vida Mezcal Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) guava syrup*
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters Add to Cart
Orange wheel, grated cinnamon, and cocktail cherry for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. Combine tequila, mezcal, allspice dram, guava syrup, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters in a shaker.
2. Add ice.
3. Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
5. Garnish with an orange wheel, grated cinnamon, and a cocktail cherry.

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