Smoky cocktails
Smoky cocktails are all about that distinctive fire-and-depth character, whether it comes from mezcal, peated whisky, charred ingredients or a smoky garnish. Banderilla pushes that note into a sharp, savoury build, while Ultima Palabra shows how smoke can sit alongside herbal, sour and bitter elements without losing balance. In the results, you can compare base spirit, strength, format, technique, occasion and flavour direction, from short stirred drinks to longer mixed serves and more complex recipes.
Banderilla
Mezcal, Tequila blanco, Apricot brandy, Aperol, Lime juice
Ultima Palabra
Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Lime juice, Pineapple juice, Water, Maraschino cherry
The Real Blood and Sand
Tequila añejo, Liquore di ciliegie, Vermouth rosso, Succo d’arancia
Rapscallion
Whiskey, Aniseed liqueur, Sherry (dry)
Smokestack Lightning
Tequila reposado, Whiskey, Agave syrup, Lime juice, Margarita bitters
Sea Legs
Whiskey, Mezcal, Orgeat syrup, Lime juice, Celery bitters, Aromatic bitters
Guillotine
Mezcal, Cynar, White vermouth
Fumata Bianca
Mezcal, Suze, White vermouth, Soda water
Smoked Chamomile Paloma
Hornitos Plata, Mezcal, Grapefruit juice, Lemon juice, Honey syrup, Grapefruit soda
Naked & Famous
Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime juice
Closing Argument
Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Lime juice, Maraschino cherry
Smoked Pear
Gin, Mezcal, Raspberry liqueur, Pear liqueur, Lillet Blanc
Smoky Islay Old Fashioned
Whiskey, Mezcal, Aromatic bitters, Aromatic bitters, Sugar
Mezcal Margarita
Mezcal, Triple sec, Margarita bitters, Agave syrup, Lime juice, Saline solution
Tia Mia
Jamaican rum, Mezcal, Orange liqueur, Lime juice, Orgeat syrup, Sugar / simple syrup
Penicillin
Whiskey, Whiskey, Ginger liqueur, Lemon juice, Honey syrup
M & M
Mezcal, Amaro
Blackjacks
Whiskey, Sambuca (black)
Hoots Mon
Whiskey, Red vermouth, Lillet Blanc
Black Mamba
Tequila blanco, Whiskey, Cola
Crocodile
Vodka, Mezcal, Triple sec, Lemon juice
Burnt Martini
Gin, Whiskey, Red vermouth
Black Cat
Black vodka, Raspberry liqueur
Remain Untamed
Absinthe, Overproof rum, Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Passion fruit juice