Illegal（イリーガル）
Mezcal, overproof rum, falernum, lime — a tiki outlier at the corner bar.
01Recipe
Recommended recipe
House spec — an editorial spec drawing on the sourced versions below.
| Ingredient | Measure |
|---|---|
| Espadín mezcal | 30 ml |
| Jamaican overproof white rum | 15 ml |
| Falernum | 15 ml |
| Maraschino | 1 bar spoon |
| Lime Juice | 22.5 ml |
| Sugar Syrup | 15 ml |
| Egg white |
Total volume (pre-dilution)
2 : 1 : 1 : 1.5 : 1
- 01
Pour all ingredients into the shaker.
- 02
Shake vigorously with ice.
- 03
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, or “on the rocks” in a traditional clay or terracotta mug.
Garnish — N/A
02Taste profile
- Sweetness
- 55Moderate
- Sourness*
- 90Intense
- Bitterness
- 40Moderate
- Fruitiness
- 50Moderate
- Herbal*
- 24Light
- Alcohol
- 65Strong
- Crisp
- 65Strong
Independent editorial scores, 0–100. *Estimated from the ingredient list — a profile sketch, not a verdict.
03History
Came up through the 2000s craft circuit via New York's Death & Co network — mezcal smoke with tiki sweetness. IBA lists it with Jamaican rum and falernum; it sits on the border between a daiquiri and a test pilot.
The maraschino dash is optional but earned.
Origin contested — the entry keeps verified record and received legend distinct.
Sources — IBA Official Cocktails · Del Maguey — mezcal
04Recipe versions
Each version is shown exactly as recorded in its source — unverified claims are flagged.
- IBA Official Cocktails
International Bartenders Association · iba-web-current · Official
- 30 ml Espadin Mezcal
- 15 ml Jamaica Overproof White Rum
- 15 ml Falernum
- 1 Bar Spoon Maraschino Luxardo
- 22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 15 ml Simple Syrup
- Few Drops of Egg White (Optional)
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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