Pale Rider

PALE RIDER

• 1½ oz. / 45 ml. tequila reposado

• ½ oz. / 15 ml. mezcal

• ½ oz. / 15 ml. Cointreau

• ½ oz. / 15 ml. dry vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• 2 dashes orange bitters

• orange peel oil

METHOD
add all ingredients to mixing glass / stir with ice until chilled / strain into a glass over a BFC or clear ice sphere / express orange peel oil over surface / garnish with orange twist

ABOUT
This one was created by Erick Castro (@hungrybartender) for his San Diego bar, Gilly’s House of Cocktails. The combo of reposado and mezcal brings a smoky, earthy depth, while Cointreau and vermouth add brightness and balance. The bitters round it out with an aromatic finish. Cheers y’all!