Eclipse

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 60 ml Anejo Tequila
- 22,5 ml Aperol
- 22,5 ml Cherry Heering Liqueur
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 7,5 ml Mezcal

GARNISH:
- Lemon Twist

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients except mezcal in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Strain into a cocktail glass over large block of fresh ice.
• Float mezcal on top.
• Garnish with a twist of lemon.

Cocktail author: Leo Robitscheck.

PDT has earned its reputation in a cocktail world a long time ago by being responsible for some of the best modern classic creations. The aptly named Eclipse is certainly one of them, even though it might not be as popular or as well-known as some of its contemporaries.

Base of the cocktail is formed by anejo tequila with agave flavour enriched by notes of caramel, oak and vanilla. A much more subtle flavour profile. It is paired with gentle bitter-sweet orange notes of Aperol and rich decadent cherry flavour of the Heering. Combined it creates a fruity fusion that goes along with those delicate dried fruit notes of the tequila. Fresh lemon juice, provides a refreshing tart kick, wakening up the cocktail and taming the sweet nature of the liqueurs. Finishing touch of mezcal float adds further complexity with the thick smoky aroma, that hits you right in the nose, the moment you lift that drink.

In the end, Eclipse is a delicious balanced cocktail with a seductive red colour, tempting you to take one more sip. Great choice for a relaxing evening.

Source material:
https://www.foodandwine.com/eclipse-cocktail-recipe-8621304