The Mexican Contessa cocktail is an agave spirit-based riff on the gin-based Contessa cocktail. Two agave spirits plus other alcoholic additions create an unforgettable aroma (and perhaps a major headache the next day).

INGREDIENTS

• 15 ml/ ½ oz. Mezcal
• 15 ml/ ½ oz. Tequila silver
• 30 ml/ 1 oz. Aperol
• 30 ml/ 1 oz. Vermouth dry
• 1 dash orange bitters

METHOD

1. Fill a mixing glass ⅔ full off ice.
2. Add the ingredients and stir until chilled.
3. Add a big ice cube into chilled old fashioned glass.
4. Strain into the old fashioned glass.
5. Garnish with an orange slice wheel.

SHOPPING LIST

1. Tequila Reposado | USA* | UK* | Germany*
2. Mezcal | USA | UK | Germany
3. Aperol | USA* | UK* | Germany*
4. Orange bitters | USA* | UK* | Germany*
5. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*