- 45 ml1.5 ozmezcal
- 15 ml0.5 ozdry vermouth
- 7.5 ml0.25 ozagave syrup
- 2 dashesAngostura bitters
Garnish: orange twist
- Method
- Stirred
- Strength
- ~26% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add mezcal, vermouth, agave syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Twist an orange peel over the top.
The story
Named with a wink toward mezcal's rougher, backroad reputation long before it became a mainstream spirit, this one is basically a smoky riff on a stirred, spirit-forward classic. It helped introduce a lot of regular drinkers to mezcal for the first time.
Flavour
Quick answers
Illegal questions
How do you make a Illegal?
Add mezcal, vermouth, agave syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Twist an orange peel over the top. You need 45 ml (1.5 oz) mezcal, 15 ml (0.5 oz) dry vermouth, 7.5 ml (0.25 oz) agave syrup and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
What's in a Illegal?
Mezcal, dry vermouth, agave syrup and Angostura bitters, garnished with orange twist.
Is a Illegal shaken or stirred?
Stirred. It is all spirit, so stirring keeps it silky and clear.
What glass is a Illegal served in?
A rocks, over ice cubes.
How strong is a Illegal?
About 26% ABV once it is diluted, so it is a strong, spirit-forward drink.
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