What ingredients do I need for Illegal?

To make Illegal, you need: Few drops Egg White, 1 barspoon Maraschino Liqueur, ½ oz Falernum, 1 oz Mezcal, ¾ oz Lime Juice, ½ oz Simple Syrup, ½ oz Overproof Rum.

How do I make Illegal?

Pour all ingredients into the shaker. Shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, or “on the rocks” in a traditional clay or terracotta mug.

What glass should I use for Illegal?

Illegal is traditionally served in a Rocks Glass, Martini Glass.

Is Illegal an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Illegal is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Illegal?

Illegal contains approximately 195 calories per serving.

Illegal

Name: Illegal
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: Few drops Egg White; 1 barspoon Maraschino Liqueur; ½ oz Falernum; 1 oz Mezcal; ¾ oz Lime Juice; ½ oz Simple Syrup; ½ oz Overproof Rum

Mezcal and overproof Jamaican rum shaken with falernum, lime, syrup, maraschino and egg white. Smoke and funk in a silky, clandestine sour.

18% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

5 min

Time

195 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Egg WhiteFew drops
Maraschino Liqueur1 barspoon
Falernum½ oz
Mezcal1 oz
Lime Juice¾ oz
Simple Syrup½ oz
Overproof Rum½ oz

Instructions

Pour all ingredients into the shaker.
Shake vigorously with ice.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, or “on the rocks” in a traditional clay or terracotta mug.

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