Prompted Pours

Monk's Agave

An earthy, vegetal Last Word riff that uses the savory botanical profile of Luxardo Del Santo and blanco tequila.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Shake
Ice
None
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Blanco tequila
  • 0.75 oz Coffee liqueur — Luxardo Del Santo recommended
  • 0.75 oz Maraschino liqueur — Luxardo
  • 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice

Story

This cocktail was the result of exploring tequila options that could pair with my new herbal alternatives. You suggested it as the “Tequila Last Word” with Del Santo. We landed on it for its earthy synergy — the peppery notes of agave act as a foundation for the forest-floor herbs of the Del Santo.

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until the outside of the shaker is frosted (12–15 seconds).
  3. Fine strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

  • Blanco tequila keeps the profile bright and peppery; a Reposado substitutes for a rounder, honeyed finish.