The Blind Bet
A smoky gamble, stirred and seductive, where every sip is a daring play.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco mezcal
- 0.75 oz Suze
- 0.75 oz Lillet Blanc
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice..
- Stir until well-chilled, about 30 seconds..
- Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass..
- Express the oils from a grapefruit peel over the drink and drop it in.
Glassware: Nick & Nora
Garnish: Grapefruit peel twist
History
This mezcal variation on the White Negroni takes the spirit-forward, bitter-sweet structure and reworks it, swapping gin for the smoky depths of blanco mezcal. The addition of Suze and Lillet Blanc creates a complex, intriguing profile that balances the mezcal's earthiness with floral and citrus notes, perfect for a high-stakes evening. The name, 'The Blind Bet,' plays on the poker theme, suggesting a bold, confident choice in flavor.