Cocktails
Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal
Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal is a cocktail made with Mezcal, Chocolate Liqueur, and Coffee Liqueur. It is served in a Beer Glass.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 3 ingredients, layered drink, uses infusion or homemade ingredient, requires shaker
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients & Tools
- 2 ozMezcalBase Spirit
- 3/4 ozChocolate liqueurLiqueur Modifier
- 1/2 ozCoffee liqueurLiqueur Modifier
How to Make It
- To ensure that your pork fat is just as delicious as theirs, here’s their adobo marinade and what to do with it (you’ll also need a rack of ribs): 4 ancho chiles, 8 guajillo chiles and 4 chipotle chiles, plus 4 cloves roasted garlic, half a cup of cider vinegar, a quarter teaspoon of Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, a whole clove, a quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a half teaspoon of ground cumin.
- Toast the dried chiles and soak in water for at least an hour until they are rehydrated.
- Drain and discard the soaking liquid.
- Combine the soaked chiles with the remaining ingredients and purée until smooth.
- Cold smoke a rack of baby back pork ribs by taking a large hotel pan with woodchips on one side and charcoal on the other.
- Place another, smaller, pan with pork ribs, above the charcoal/woodchip pan.
- Ignite the charcoal, being careful to not ignite the woodchips.
- Cover both pans with foil and allow to smoke for 10-15 minutes, until desired level of smoke is achieved, then coat with adobo marinade and wrap in tin foil prior to placing ribs in a 300 degree oven for 7 hours.
- When the ribs have cooled, strain off the fat and use for the infusion.Strain
- If you’re having a hard time coming up to the same kind of volume of fat, make up the balance with pork lard from a butcher.
- To get the same depth of flavor without the ribs, heat up the fat in a pot with a few spoons of the marinade.
- Once you’ve got your tub of seasoned pork fat in cooled liquid form, pour equal amounts of Ilegal Joven mezcal and fat into a sealable container.Pour
- Seal the container and give it a really good shake, then put it in the freezer overnight.Shaken
- When the whole thing is separated and congealed, pour it through a fine mesh chinoise.Pour
- If you don’t have a chinoise, try a fine mesh strainer, or if you don’t have one of those, try spooning off most of the fat.Strain
- There will be some beads of orange fat left in the strained mezcal: run that through a few layers of cheesecloth (or coffee filters in a pinch) to get rid of the last of it.Strain
- The mezcal is now ready for drinking, straight-up or in a cocktail.
- Habanero tincture Slice habaneros and add 2 ounces Ilegal Joven mezcal.Add
- Allow to sit overnight or until desired level of heat is achieved.
- Cocktail Combine mezcal and chocolate liqueur in a mixing glass with ice and stir for 45 seconds.Stirred
- Strain into chilled coupe.Strain
- Carefully "sink" the coffee liqueur down the inside of the coupe over a spoon.
- Garnish with 5 drops habanero tincture.Garnish
How to Serve
- Glass
- Beer Glass
- Temperature
- Warm
- Method
- Shaken
Taste
What does Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal taste like?
Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal is a richer dessert-leaning drink. Expect a softer texture, rounded sweetness and a fuller finish than a crisp citrus cocktail.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
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Estimated sensory profile
- High ABV
- Full-bodied
- Bold and complex
Practical notes
Variations
Easy ways to adjust Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal
For a lighter version, reduce the creamy or sweet elements and increase chill or dilution. For a richer version, lean into chocolate, coffee, vanilla or darker spirit notes without losing balance.
When to choose it
How to decide if Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal is right for you
Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal is best when you want a softer, richer drink with dessert-style appeal. Choose it after food or when creamy texture matters more than crisp acidity. The listed serve is about 34.8% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
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Skip Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal if...
Skip Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal if you want a clean, dry or refreshing drink. Creamy and dessert-style cocktails are better when richness and softness are part of the appeal.
When to serve
- DessertSuggested from its chocolate and coffee notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
- After DinnerSuggested from its coffee and chocolate notes.
- Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
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Food pairings
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Diet & lifestyle
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Mezcal2 oz
Coffee Liqueur1/2 oz
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- Can I make an Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal at home?
- Yes. The Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Beer Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.