Oaxacan Roja
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Glass
Nick & Nora Glass
Ice
None
The Oaxacan Roja is smoky, bitter-sweet, and richly herbal, with mezcal’s earthy, charred character anchored by the vegetal gentian notes of Cynar. Luxardo maraschino adds a subtle cherry-almond sweetness while orange bitters brighten the profile with citrus lift. It’s a sophisticated, ruby-tinged stirred cocktail that feels like a Mexican take on a Little Italy-style drink — smoky, complex, and deeply satisfying.
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