Illegal

A smoky, agave-forward riff on the Daiquiri, the Illegal layers espadín mezcal and overproof Jamaican rum over lime, falernum, and a whisper of maraschino, with an optional touch of egg white for a softer texture. Italian bartender Samuele Ambrosi devised it in the late 1990s at the Castel Brando hotel near Treviso; the name came from a delighted patron who declared the drink "so good it must be illegal." It joined the IBA's official roster in 2020.

Ingredients

  • 1 ozMezcal
  • 0.5 ozOverproof White Rum
  • 0.5 ozFalernum
  • 1 barspoonMaraschino Liqueur
  • 0.75 ozLime Juice
  • 0.5 ozSimple Syrup
  • Egg White(a few drops)optional

Preparation

Shaken · Coupe · None

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine the mezcal, overproof white rum, falernum, maraschino, lime juice, simple syrup, and (optional) egg white in a shaker.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe (or serve on the rocks in a traditional clay or terracotta mug).

Flavor Profile

sweet
28%
dilution
26%
heat
25%
smoky
24%
citrus
23%
fruity
20%
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