maravilla

2 oz Mezcal (Fidencio)
1/2 oz Crème de Cacao (Tempus Fugit)
1/4 oz Amaro Sfumato
2 dash Chocolate Bitters (Bitter Truth)
2 dash Orange Bitters (Angostura Orange)

Build in an old fashioned glass, add ice, stir to mix and chill, and garnish with a grapefruit twist.Two Tuesdays ago, I was perusing the Bartender's Choice app when I came across the Maravilla created by José Cardenas of Raines Law Room in 2017. The drink named after the Spanish word for "marigold" was inspired by the African Flower at Little Branch (which I ended up making two days later); however, the combination of agave, cacao, and rabarbaro reminded me of Misty Kalkofen's Low Rider at Brick & Mortar. In the glass, the Maravilla showcased bright grapefruit oils over roasty darker aromas. Next, the roast notes continued on into the sip where they were chased by vegetal, smoke, chocolate, and bitter flavors on the swallow.