contemporary art

1 oz Mezcal (Fosforo Ensemble)
1 oz Amontillado Sherry (Lustau)
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Orgeat

Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Two Fridays prior, I opened up the Bartender's Choice Volume 3 app and opted for the Contemporary Art crafted by Zack Gelnaw-Rubin at Manhattan's Attaboy in 2022. Its trio of Amontillado sherry, orgeat, and lemon juice have worked well in drinks like the Orientation with Cognac, and I utilized it well in my Sherry Mai Tai, so I was curious to experience the combination with mezcal. Once mixed, the Contemporary Art showcased a smoke, vegetal, and nutty aroma. Next, a creamy lemon and grape sip blossomed into smoky, vegetal, almond, and savory flavors on the swallow.