Saramago

Written By Daniel Zajic

SARAMAGO

  • 2 oz. / 60 ml. tequila

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. white vermouth

  • ½ oz. / 15 ml. elderflower liqueur

  • 1 dash orange bitters

  • mezcal to rinse glass

  • grapefruit peel oil

METHOD
add all ingredients to mixing glass / stir with ice until chilled / strain into a coupe or Nick and Nora rinsed with mezcal / express grapefruit peel oil over the surface / garnish with grapefruit twist

ABOUT
This tequila martini was created by Phil Ward in 2008 at Death & Company. This drink pays homage to the legendary Portuguese writer José de Sousa Saramago. I love the bit of smoke and fresh burst of grapefruit oil on the nose. The vermouth and elderflower help bring some sweetness and floral flavors. Cheers y’all!

Daniel Zajic
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