El Bigote

bitters bourbon cinnamon love week mezcal valentines day cocktail

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1 Servings

Source

Ingredients

4 cinnamon sticks

1/2 cup sugar

1 ounce mezcal

1 ounce Old Grand-Dad 114 or other high-proof bourbon

1/2 ounce Cocchi Americano (Italian aperitif wine)

1/4 ounce Sherry

2 dashes Bittermen's Xocolatl Mole or Angostura bitters

Orange twist (for serving)

Method

Bring cinnamon sticks, sugar and ½ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let steep 2 hours. Strain syrup into a small jar or bowl; discard cinnamon.

Syrup can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

Combine mezcal, bourbon, Cocchi Americano, Sherry, bitters, and ¼ oz. cinnamon bark syrup in a large glass, mixing glass, or cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir until outside of glass is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with orange twist.