Though they may be a water sign, Scorpio (October 23-November 21) when provoked is notoriously fiery. Still, it’s not all battle and brooding with Scorpios. There’s deep attachment and loyalty. There’s a love of beauty. With the right partner, there’s fire and romance, too. A sprinkling of prickly, critical moments just adds spice to all of the above just adds to the excitement, doesn’t it?
The Scorched Earth would be like any other Negroni variation were it not for mezcal and amaro. Both mezcal and amaro have rich history in their respective cultures for being closely guarded family secrets–something staunch and loyal Scorpio can relate to. Agave plants take years to mature so that they can be distilled. The same goes for making amari…it’s a long wait for a low yield. These two ingredients define what’s most important to Scorpio: loyalty and passion.
Scorched Earth Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 oz Montelobos mezcal
1 oz Cynar
1 oz Campari
2 dashes orange bitters
Orange and lemon peel
Big ice cube
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all your ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled and diluted.
- Strain over a rocks glass with a large cube.
- Garnish with an expressed orange and lemon twist.
View the rest of the zodiac cocktails here!
Text and Recipes by Kait Fellers / Styling by Star Laliberte / Photography by Laura Petrilla
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