# The Brave

A still, spirit-forward union of mezcal, tequila, Averna, and orange liqueur perfumed with bitters.

## Ingredients

- 37.5 ml [Mezcal](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/mezcal.md)
- 22.5 ml [Blanco tequila](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/blanco-tequila.md)
- 15 ml [Averna](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/averna.md)
- 7.5 ml [Grand Marnier](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/grand-marnier.md)
- 3 dashes [Angostura bitters](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/angostura-bitters.md) — Mist over the drink and inside the glass.

## Glassware

Wine glass

## Garnish

- Orange peel — Use a wide swath.

## Method

1. Combine the mezcal, tequila, Averna, and Grand Marnier in a wine glass without ice, then swirl gently.
2. Mist the Angostura bitters over the surface and around the inside of the glass.
3. Flame the orange peel oils over the drink, then add the peel.

## Related drinks

- [OVC](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/ovc.md): A layered agave aperitif from San Francisco’s ABV, joining mezcal and tequila with Cocchi Americano and alpine-herbal amaro.
- [M&M](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/m-and-m.md): A compact, smoky pairing of mezcal and Amaro Montenegro seasoned with chocolate mole bitters.
- [Oaxaca Old-Fashioned](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/oaxaca-old-fashioned.md): A split-base Old Fashioned pairing reposado tequila with smoky mezcal, agave, and aromatic bitters.
- [Mezcal Rosita](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/mezcal-rosita.md): A smoky, bittersweet Rosita variation combining mezcal and Campari with both sweet and dry vermouth.

## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/the-brave
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/the-brave-71725847.webp
- Recipe source: https://delmaguey.com/recipes/the-brave-2/