Durin VI: Balrog's Awakening
For Durin VI, whose insatiable mining awakened the terror of Durin's Bane, this mezcal sour is a dangerous delight. Smoky and with a fiery kick, it's a taste of the depth and peril found beneath the Misty Mountains.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 0.75 oz Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Agave Nectar
- 0.25 oz Ancho Reyes Verde
Instructions
- Combine mezcal, lime juice, agave nectar, and Ancho Reyes Verde in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a charred lime wheel or a thin chili slice.
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Garnish: Charred lime wheel or thin chili slice
History
This sour variation evokes the fateful decisions of Durin VI, whose relentless quest for mithril led to the awakening of the Balrog. Mezcal's inherent smokiness, paired with the green chili heat of Ancho Reyes Verde, mirrors the subterranean fires and the ancient evil that consumed the king and his realm.