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-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, sweet vermouth, 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 "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.

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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