Misty Kalkofen's (of Drink in Boston) cocktail, The Guadalajara is a very interesting cocktail with flavors that reflect the tequila base in a fascinating way. The Fernet Branca brings in a herbal element that is always great with tequila, especially an aged one like El Tesoro, and the Bittermens Xocalatl Mole bitters are a delightful tribute to the Mexican chocolate sauce that brings everything together.
Note that Kalkofen uses "agave simple" here, which is just agave nectar cut by water to take a little sweetness off. Also, if grapefruit oil isn't handy for you Bittermens Grapefruit bitters are a nice alternative.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Yield: 1 Drink
Ingredients:
- 2 oz El Tesoro Reposado Tequila
- .5 oz Fernet Branca
- .5 oz Agave Simple (1:1 agave nectar and water)
- 2 dashes Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters
- Grapefruit oil for garnish
Preparation:
- Stir ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with grapefruit oil.
