hitman

3/4 oz Mezcal (Banhez)
3/4 oz Batavia Arrack (von Oosten)
1/2 oz Maraschino (Luxardo)
1/2 oz Ginger Syrup
1/2 oz Lime Juice

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail coupe.Two Tuesdays ago, I decided to make another recipe in the online recipe flashcard collection from Dutch Kills called the Hitman. I was not able to find it in photos of menus or in reviews on Yelp or Google Maps, but it was too tempting to pass up. The combination of mezcal and Batavia Arrack reminded me of various Boston and New York City drinks like the Esmino's Escape and the Shattered Glasser, and that duo was one that I utilized in the Explorer's Dream that I later modified into the Explorer's Negroni. Moreover, the combination of Maraschino and ginger syrup was very intriguing in the New Rider and in the One for Jimmy (with ginger beer), and I featured it in my Tiki drink Who Killed Mr. Moonlight?. In the glass, the Hitman launched off with a nutty cherry and smoke bouquet. Next, a lime and cherry sip stalked down funky spirits, nutty cherry, and ginger flavors on the swallow with a smoke and ginger finish.