modern-classics · boozy · 2007

Phil Ward · Death & Co, New York

Phil Ward's agave translation of the ur-cocktail — the drink that put mezcal on the modern back bar.

1. 1½ ozReposado tequila
2. ½ ozMezcal
3. ¼ ozAgave nectar
4. 2 dashAngostura bitters

Over a big rock

Stir with ice. Strain over one large cube. Flame the orange twist over the surface. Garnish: Flamed orange twist.