Two Turtle Doves Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail

To celebrate the “two turtle doves” line of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” we deploy the dynamic duo of cocktail pairings. Mezcal and tequila go hand in hand in a cocktail, as beautifully as chocolate and cherries. Bartender Rachel Sinagra of Fig & Ash also used an egg white to mirror the froth and creaminess of eggnog during the cheery holiday season. She added chocolate to this mezcal and tequila cocktail as a callback to the popular Dove brand of chocolate to further call back to the turtle doves.

Two Turtle Doves?

If you actually sit down and listen to the lyrics of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” they’re a little puzzling. Some historians suggest each part of the song represents a different part of the Christian faith. In this case, the two turtle doves would represent the Old and New Testament. These are the two texts that make up the Christian Bible. The Old Testament is the religious texts prior the arrival of Jesus Christ. The New collects the stories of Jesus Christ and his disciples. The turtle dove is a motif of peace and friendship for its sweet, gentle nature and soft call. This tequila and mezcal cocktail is not Biblical in nature, but you can enjoy its epic flavors with friends and loved ones in the spirit of peace and collaboration.

Two Turtle Doves Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail

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• Author: Rachel Sinagra

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Description

Rachel Sinagra of Fig & Ash brings us a cocktail inspired by togetherness during the holidays.

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Ingredients

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•  .75 oz Blanco Tequila
• .75 oz Mezcal
• .5 oz espresso -or- coffee liqueur
• .25 oz Triple Sec (try Bauchant)
• .5 oz cranberry juice
• .25 oz cherry juice
• 4 dashes chocolate bitters
• 1 egg white
• Glass: Coupe
• Garnish: Cocoa powder pprinkle

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Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into shaker.
2. Shake without ice to whip egg white into a froth. Shake again with ice.
3. Strain into glass and top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Check out the rest of our “Twelve Days of Christmas” cocktails or make the whole set!

Recipe by Rachel Sinagra of Fig & Ash
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Laura Petrilla

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