Maximilian Affair

Mezcal and St-Germain with Punt e Mes and lemon — smoke, elderflower, and bitter orange in balance. One of the early drinks to put mezcal in a craft cocktail.

Ingredients

• Mezcal1 ounce
• St-Germain1 ounce
• Punt e Mes¾ ounce
• Fresh Lemon Juice¾ ounce
• Lemon Twist1 each

Directions

Shake mezcal, St-Germain, Punt e Mes, and lemon juice with ice. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

Created by Misty Kalkofen of Drink, Boston. An influential early-2000s mezcal drink built on the elderflower-and-smoke pairing.