How to Kill a Friend

“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds” – Bhagavad-Gita

How to Kill a Friend by Paul Shanrock

Here’s a toast to a ticking time bomb of a puzzle box full of whimsical twists and turns. A friend sent it to me so I think he is trying to kill me.

Tik ... Tik ... Tik ....... Tiki!

The cocktail pairing comes from Seattle mixologist Paul Shanrock of the Stampede Cocktail Club. I thought it was rather appropriate. The drink is seriously smoky, like the aftermath of a big explosion, thanks to a hefty dose of mezcal. It’s a tropical drink, full of pineapple and lime, which bring all the tiki vibes to the party. There’s some dessert sherry as well, the ultra rich and delicious Pedro Ximenez, which is almost too decadent. But the big surprise is from Campari, the classic red bitter amaro, which adds a dose of balanced bitterness to the drink, and makes it amazing. Here’s to the things that go boom. Cheers!

This pair is getting bombed

How to Kill a Friend by Paul Shanrock

1 ½ oz mezcal

¾ oz Campari

½ PX sherry

¼ oz triple sec

1 ½ oz pineapple juice

½ oz lime juice

4 dashes Angostura bitters

Shake ingredients together with ice and strain into a favorite glass filled with crushed ice. Mint garnish or something more explosive.