Blast Mark
This Old Fashioned variation is a potent, smoky concoction, reminiscent of a blaster scorch mark left on a bulkhead. The mezcal and aged rum create a deep, complex flavor that's both commanding and a little dangerous, much like a Stormtrooper's unyielding pursuit.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Mezcal
- 0.5 oz Aged Rum
- 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
- 3 dashes Mole Bitters
Instructions
- Combine mezcal, aged rum, demerara syrup, and mole bitters in a mixing glass.
- Add a large ice cube and stir until well-chilled and properly diluted, about 45-60 seconds.
- Strain over a large, fresh ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a flamed orange peel, expressing its oils over the drink to enhance the aroma and visual 'blast' effect.
Glassware: Rocks
Garnish: Flamed orange peel
History
A bold take on the Old Fashioned, this recipe swaps the traditional whiskey for a split base of smoky mezcal and rich aged rum, deepened by demerara syrup and the complex spice of mole bitters. It maintains the spirit-forward nature of its classic progenitor, but with a distinct, smoldering character.