The Agave Accord
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Chill coupe glass
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Stir well
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Strain into chilled coupe glass
Cocktail Description
The Agave Accord proves that tequila belongs in the same conversation as whiskey and gin when it comes to building serious stirred cocktails.
This sophisticated sipper balances the clean, vegetal notes of silver tequila against the intense herbal punch of Fernet-Branca and the rich, vanilla-laced sweetness of Carpano Antica vermouth. The cane syrup softens the edges while Angostura bitters tie everything together with warm spice. You'll get a flavor profile that's at once bright and brooding—the tequila's agave character shines through layers of botanical complexity, finishing with a pleasant bitterness that keeps you coming back for another sip. This is a drink for savoring slowly, ideal as a pre-dinner aperitif or a nightcap when you want something contemplative. Making it requires nothing more than a good stir with ice and a steady hand, though getting the balance right means measuring carefully since Fernet-Branca doesn't play nice when it's overdone. Pair it with dishes that can stand up to bold flavors—think grilled steak with chimichurri, roasted lamb, or aged manchego cheese with marcona almonds.
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