2455. MEZCALTINI with BACON

1 oz. mezcal
⅓ oz. scotch
⅓ oz. Campari
⅓ oz. pepper vodka
2 dashes orange bitters
A quarter-size piece of crispy bacon
1 jalapeno, halved, de-seeded, de-ribbed, and sliced long-wise

In an ice-filled shaker, pour the mezcal, scotch, Campari, vodka, and bitters and add the bacon. Shake thoroughly until the bacon is pulverized. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with the jalapeno sliver.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Grant Skokan-Guinn, formerly of Grady's Restaurant, Fort Worth, Texas | ElMezcal.org, August 11, 2011