Cityscape Smoky Negroni
A modern take on the Negroni with mezcal and local coffee liqueur, capturing Chicago's urban energy. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, Campari, Chicago coffee liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz mezcal
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Chicago coffee liqueur
- 2 dashes chili bitters
- 1 orange twist
- for rimming smoked salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a rocks glass with smoked salt. Combine 1.5 oz mezcal, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz Chicago coffee liqueur in a mixing glass with ice.
- Step 2: Stir for 30 seconds to chill. Strain into the prepared glass over a single large ice cube.
- Step 3: Garnish with an orange twist, expressing the oils over the surface and placing it on the rim.








