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South of Heaven

With Grilled meat, South of Heaven has enough smoky, herbal and bitter to hold its place beside food. It carries a lean, light body and feels firm and warming.

SmokyHerbalBitter

APPROX. ABV: 23%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness4

Sourness1

Strength4

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity0

Herbal4

Smoky4

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Mezcal

Classic modifier

Fresh citrus or bitters as specified

Method: Stir with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Grilled meat

02Cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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