For Everything Good And Bad with Jake Faulkner

We're back to form this week with an extra long episode discussing the ins and outs of Mezcal! We're joined by Jake Faulkner (@jacobfaulknercomposer) who shares his history with Ron Cooper of Del Maguey and his trip down to Oaxaca to see the palenques in person. Alongside that, we talk about the deeper history of the spirit, with detours to talk about sustainability, distilling on the Iberian peninsula, and many other topics.

Cocktails Discussed -

Rayo De Sol:

1 oz. Yuu Baal Joven Pechuga Mezcal

1/2 oz. Seven Caves Tiki Gin

3/4 oz. Amaro Monte

1/2 oz. saffron simple syrup

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice

Tonic water

Based on the Living La Vida cocktail created by Mimi Burnham, as published in Mezcal + Tequila cocktails by Robert Simonson.

Combine all ingredients except for the tonic water in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, and strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Fill the glass to the top with tonic water, and stir gently to combine. Top with a lemon wheel and serve with a sustainable straw.

Smoking Mirror:

1 1/2 oz. Banhez Joven Mezcal

1/2 oz. Drambuie

1/2 oz. Vermut Negre

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Based on the Smoke and Mirrors #1 created by Erik Lorincz, as printed on diffordsguide.com

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and serve.