One of the challenges with certain spirits, like Aquavit, Shochu, and Mezcal, is that there are no obvious classic preparation to evaluate a spirit in. To remedy this, I’m using Toro Bravo’s Rising Sun Cocktail as detailed on Saveur. While the recipe originally details a pinch of salt, I wanted standardize this for consistency. Below is up clarification this recipe to ensure that we regularly produce the same drink for testing.
Toro Bravo’s Rising Sun Cocktail
As we alluded in our review of Bozal Ensamble, the flavors in the Rising Sun are complimentary and clean to Mezcal. Due to the proportions and strong character of Mezcal, the Mezcal can shine it’s herbaceous and smokey notes without being overpowered. As from being mezcal forward, the drink also manages nice notes of fresh citrus, a touch of nuttiness, and a little bit of fruitiness from the maraschino. The model is somewhere near the both the Daiquiri and the Margarita, our go to tester for Rum and Tequila respectively.
Drink Notes:
The Rising Sun is a relatively straightforward cocktail, with the exception of the Saline Solution, which is detailed below:
- Mezcal – Mezcal is the focus of the drink, so use something you’re going to enjoy.
- Maraschino Liquor – Luxardo is our go to brand, although others exist. In most applications, this is a bully, but Mezcal has some backbone.
- Grapefruit & Lime Juice – As always, use fresh squeezed juices for the most enjoyable cocktail experience.
- Saline Solution – Combine 5g of salt to 100g water. Shake to combine, use 2 drops. It will essentially keep forever, we like to keep ours in these pipette bottles*.
- Glassware – Coupe
- Garnish – Lime Wedge
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