Nikki's Obsession
This mezcal Old Fashioned captures the unsettling intensity of Nikki's transformed affections, with smoky notes and a dark, bittersweet complexity that reflects her chilling devotion to Bear.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 0.25 oz Demerara syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Chocolate bitters
Instructions
- Combine mezcal, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass with a large chunk of ice.
- Stir well until perfectly chilled and diluted, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in with a Luxardo maraschino cherry.
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Expressed orange peel and a Luxardo maraschino cherry
History
A smoky twist on the timeless Old Fashioned, this drink uses mezcal to bring a haunting depth, symbolizing Nikki's all-consuming, darker form of love. The touch of chocolate bitters adds a layer of dark intrigue, much like the unexpected twists in the film.