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Mistah Bittah Hai: A Mr. Bali Hai Riff

Mr. Bali Hai Adrift Denver Mistah Bittah Hai

A bitter take on a tropical classic.

Denver bartender Jacoby Morciglio loves the combo of coffee and fruit in the tropical classic Mr. Bali Hai, but to play up the recipe’s bittersweet notes, he swaps pineapple juice for grapefruit and brings in bitters and sweet vermouth. A touch of mezcal adds another dimension of flavor. 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 oz. Indonesian rum (or sub Mexican rum or agricole)
  • 3/4 oz. mezcal
  • 3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 1/4 oz. coffee liqueur
  • 3/4 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz. simple syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • pinch of salt
  • Tools:shaker, strainer
  • Glass:pilsner
  • Garnish:mint, charred cinnamon, grapefruit slice

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the ice-filled glass. Garnish.

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