Cocktail king Michael Madrusan, of The Everleigh in Melbourne, prides himself on precision and principles, which also form the foundation of a great drink. Here are his golden rules.
“This is based on tepache, a traditional Mexican fermented beverage, crossed with a Margarita-style drink called a Toreador,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge.
“Orange is traditionally eaten alongside mezcal, inspiring this variation on the classic Margarita. It’s rich and smoky, with a warming spice-salt rim,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge.
“This cocktail is named for its pink colour, which comes from the hibiscus syrup we make,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge. “It’s garnished with candied flowers and a grilled lemon slice, which gives it a lovely caramelised lemon flavour.”
