Illegal
Mezcal and overproof rum with falernum, maraschino and lime. A smoky modern sour.
Shaken · Coupe · Advanced · about 3 minutes · about 16% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Mezcal
- 15 ml Overproof rum
- 15 ml Velvet falernum
- 5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 1 Egg white
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml mezcal into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml overproof rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml velvet falernum into the shaker
- Pour 5 ml maraschino liqueur into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add 1 egg white
- Dry shake
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Serve
About the Illegal
The tiki family. Tiki began in 1933–34, when Ernest Gantt, later known as Donn Beach, opened Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood. He mixed several rums with fresh juices, syrups and spices into exotic drinks, and Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron followed in Oakland. Tiki boomed in the 1950s and 1960s, faded, and was revived by bartenders from the 2000s.
Illegal FAQ
What's in an Illegal?
30 ml mezcal, 15 ml overproof rum, 15 ml velvet falernum, 5 ml maraschino liqueur, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 1 egg white.
How strong is an Illegal?
About 16% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Illegal?
Shake it. Egg needs hard shaking to foam, and citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Illegal in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
