I created this original cocktail recipe back in 2016 for Negroni Week. That was likely the first time I encountered Ancho Reyes Liqueur, and it quickly became a must-have for my home bar. This recipe recently received a lot of attention when it was featured by fellow cocktail writer, Steve the Bartender. (Thanks, Steve!)
This cocktail is a triple-play of smoke and spice created by the perfect combination of Ancho Reyes, mezcal, and Pink House Alchemy Smoldered Bitters. Traditionally, I’ve made this with the Ancho Chile Liqueur, but if you happen to come across their Verde Chile Poblano Liqueur, that works just as well!
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This cocktail is a triple-play of smoke and spice created by the perfect combination of Ancho Reyes, mezcal, and Pink House Alchemy Smoldered Bitters.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Campari
- 1 oz. Ancho Reyes Liqueur
- ½ oz. mezcal
- ½ oz. tequila
- 6 dashes pink House Alchemy Smoldered Bitters (See recipe notes for alternative bitters.)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Notes
If you can’t find pink House Alchemy Smoldered Bitters, Hella Cocktail Company makes a great bottle of Smoked Chili Bitters that works just as well!
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Made this up exactly as described…even matched the garnish. Deliciously spicy drink. Quite memorable. Well done.
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate the feedback. I need to mix one for myself sometime this week now.
Cheers!
– Andrew
Looks great and will be serving it up this coming weekend. Any recommendation(s) on which tequila / mezcal combos work best?
Hey, Eric! Great question!
Don’t skimp, but don’t go too fancy. For tequila, I use Cimmaron at home as my “well”. El Jimador is a good option too. For mezcal, check out Peloton de la Muerte or your favorite that tastes good sipping neat, but doesn’t break the bank.
Cheers!
I found the proportions a bit on the bitter side. I added 1/2 tsp of lemon juice and 1/4 tsp of homemade ginger simple syrup which made it a bit more balanced – for anyone who is looking for a slightly less bitter alternative
Glad you enjoyed it, Jess!
The negroni is traditionally a bitter drink, but I bet some ginger syrup adds a nice extra kick. Cheers!