la pistola

1 1/2 oz Del Maguey Mezcal Vida (Banhez)
1/2 oz Palo Cortado Sherry (Lustau Oloroso)
1/2 oz Ginger Syrup
1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup
1/2 oz Lemon Juice

Shake with ice, strain into an old fashioned glass with a large ice cube, and garnish with a piece of candied ginger.Two Thursdays ago, I reopened the online recipe flashcard sets for Raines Law Room in Manhattan and landed on La Pistola that seemed like an intriguing Autumnal spiced mezcal drink. I was able to find photos and reviews on Yelp mentioning this drink in the 2021 time frame. Moreover, the combination reminded me of Katie Emmerson's Company Swizzle at the Hawthorne but with falernum and lime instead of the cinnamon and lemon here. In the glass, La Pistola shot forth with dried fruit, vegetal, lemon, cinnamon, and ginger aromas. Next, lemon and grape notes on the sip hit upon smoky mezcal, dried fruit, cinnamon, and ginger flavors on the swallow.