Midnight Marauder Negroni

Named for A Tribe Called Quest's seminal 1993 album, this Negroni riff from bartender Joaquin Simo is all about big flavors. Bringing together smoky-earthy Mezcal with bitter-herbal Cynar and brambly-vinous Bonal, it is all brought together with Chocolate-Chili bitters for a cocktail that beautifully manages to balance its big characters into a harmonious whole. Ali Shaheed Muhammad of Tribe explained the Midnight Marauders name as serving as a reference to the wide palette of samples and influences that they brought together on the record, saying "A Tribe Called Quest are like sound thieves looting for your ears". Whether intentionally or not, Simo's drink comes off similarly, grabbing big, seemingly disparate flavors from around the world in spectacular fashion, and bringing them together for a heck of an experience. Or maybe it just pairs well with the album. Maybe spin it for yourself, mix one up, and see what all the fuss is about. 

Kit includes: Burrito Fiestero Joven Cenizo Mezcal (750 ml), Cynar Ricetta Originale Amaro (1L), Bonal Gentiane-Quina Aperitif (750 ml), Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters (5oz)