Smoky Mezcal and Strega Vermouth Cocktail

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A bold and smoky mezcal cocktail balanced with sweet vermouth, herbal Strega liqueur, and a hint of grapefruit bitters for complexity. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, sweet vermouth, and Strega 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 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 1.5 oz mezcal, 0.75 oz sweet vermouth, and 0.5 oz Strega liqueur. Add 2 dashes of grapefruit bitters and enough ice cubes to fill the glass.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted, about 15-20 revolutions.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 grapefruit twist over the drink by pinching it skin-side down, then rim the glass with the twist and drop it in as garnish.

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