Deacon Blues
Ingredients
- Bourbon, 100 proof (50% ABV), preferably Old Forester 10045 ml
- Mezcal, preferably Agave de Cortes Joven15 ml
- , the Kooler preparation uses vanilla extract; the original uses a vanilla bean7.5 ml
- Angostura bitters2 dashes
- Ice
- Large ice cube
Garnish
Lime twist and freshly ground black pepper
Flavor
Sweet, Bitter
Method
- Add the bourbon, mezcal, black pepper vanilla syrup and Angostura to a mixing glass.
- Fill with ice and stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass over one large ice cube.
- Express the lime peel over the drink, add the twist and finish with freshly ground black pepper.
About
Bourbon leads, with a little mezcal adding smoke. Vanilla and black pepper share a syrup, and a lime twist finishes it with citrus aroma.
Created by Sarah Morrissey, at Frenchette
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