A Smoky Mezcal & Pineapple Riff on a Hotel Nacional (Cannonball)

[@CoachVinoLLC]

I’m still trying to adjust to seeing you do summer-ish cocktails while everyone else is doing winter cocktails. Though it is a breath of fresh air. Cheers!

[@brandonbeardsley4684]

It's summer in Australia, so I think that probably has something to do with it

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, it is strange hey... our Christmas is usually 40 deg celsius.. the other way round, seems strange drinking eggnog and winter cocktails for Christmas =)

[@CoachVinoLLC]

@@brandonbeardsley4684 yeah, I have to kee reminding myself. Lol. Great cocktails either way. Steve’s the best!

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@StevetheBartender_ where as mine will probably be 40 Fahrenheit

[@davidmorgan1408]

I completely agree with your tweak suggestions, and I will be trying it with rum, as well.

[@fishnchips6627]

This bartender is such a sweetheart. I'd drink any cocktail you make lol x

[@StevetheBartender_]

Why thank you!

[@boozeontherocks]

Steve, This looks like a great riff. And the information on the Apricot Liqueur vs Brandy is really good.

[@JSOS]

Apricot liqueur is heaven, and this riff has all flavours I love. What a beauty.

[@adambath8850]

I had a version of this in Mexico a couple years ago and they also added a touch of chili to give it a kick and the clay mug was rimmed with a salty chili powder. I loved it!

[@Barprints]

That sounds like a great compliment to the mezcal! Will definitely keep that in mind

[@Barprints]

Sounds awesome! Definitely giving this a mix!

[@JMoore-zm5of]

Hotel Nacional is awesome & can't wait to try it with Mezcal

[@whereisarvedpi]

Ahh nice, the hotel nacional is my favorite and I looove Mezcal so I'll definitely have to give this a try!! Great video

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Arved! Enjoy!

[@jospargo8417]

Loving the supers of the recipe.

[@elMusico78]

Awesome cocktail recipe! Just a side note: The porosity of the clay cup is known to absorb any liquid placed inside. It is customary to soak these clay cups for several hours/overnight prior to using them, thereby sealing those pores to prevent this from happening. Cheers!

[@StevetheBartender_]

This cup is lined.. you can see the top part of the cup on the outer, it's the same material on the inside...

[@danielcarter417]

I can't wait to try this one out! Have you considered making an Australian wine cocktail video? With everything that's going on it may help the industry. Cheers!

[@nailedit6247]

We need tips on how to free pour (how to count), cool holiday cocktails and ur favourite barware and bar gadgets for christmas gifts

[@StevetheBartender_]

I don't free pour though.. always measure. I'm too late for Christmas gift ideas.. only 3 days until Xmas..

[@AndersErickson]

Can’t go wrong with mezcal and pineapple. Looks delicious. Cheers! 🍍

[@StevetheBartender_]

100% - mezcal and pineapple is a perfect match!

[@thetakewithtyler]

I really like the clay mug that is very cool and outside the norm. Got to love when I'm making videos and my wife reminds me I've forgotten something when I think I'm done lol. Cheers!

[@casamezcua8331]

That looks amazing!

[@Barprints]

I'm definitely game to try this in the summer!

[@wuffinator1956]

Very nice looking glass and very tasty looking cocktail

[@Barprints]

Like Tiki's Mexican cousin😜

[@ken_tiki5241]

Totally going to try this 👍

[@Andreas-jr2iq]

Hey steve, can u make a video where you make like 5 amaretto cocktails? i find the liqueur really interesting and unique but not so many videos show how to use it except amaretto sours. I would really appreciate it :D

[@StevetheBartender_]

That's a good idea!

[@TravelWithMeVlogs]

Cheers Steve.

[@LetsTalkDrinks]

I’m definitely trying this one too 👌👌👌

[@Barprints]

Man had me convinced with the video title! 😂

[@onedrink7770]

Mezcal... yup sign me up. It took me a while to adapt to the smokiness of the mezcal, but once I did. Well the rest is history.

[@bocephus41]

That cocktail looked quite refreshing. Dug the clay mug Steve.

[@billyrossi4661]

Steve the bartender aka shake and smile..🙂👍🍹🍸🥃

[@official3s620]

I love the shake and smile

[@DazeMazeDenmark]

For how long can you store your lime juice/lemon juice in the fridge without them going bad? Do you do anything to make them last longer?

[@imniklasbeck]

Awesome video! The recipe looks really nice and I definitely gonna try it as soon as I get apricot liqueur:) keep going and I‘d like to invite you to our bar if you‘re in Switzerland

[@stephane.foisy.186]

Hmm I like tart and smoky. Will give this a go soon!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Personally I think it needs a little adjusting... let me know what you think..

[@simplyorange8553]

What's the weather like for today, (12/22/2022)? Do I need a jacket today? Thanks, Steve.

[@NicholasFiennes]

It’d be interesting to try this with the Kevin Kos’ pineapple cordial

[@StevetheBartender_]

I'll have to suss his pineapple cordial recipe..

[@NicholasFiennes]

@@StevetheBartender_ it’s quite a complex flavour and very versatile

[@NuestiORS]

@@NicholasFiennes as I had both the cordial and the ingredients for this cocktail I can tell you that the cordial isn't really a substitute for the pineapple juice, especially if you're using a very smokey mescal. The cordial is just to soft and loses all the complexity it has.

[@NicholasFiennes]

@@NuestiORS good to know, thanks

[@NuestiORS]

@@NicholasFiennes After thinking about it, the cordial might work with a crema mescal, but then you'd lose a lot of the smokiness.

[@MyPancho1]

Interesting, I will make one of those after my E-visit with my doctor who is ringing in now. Later Steve Thanks.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TravelWithMeVlogs]

I am waiting for Christmas Cocktail.

[@hannahola6176]

hey you should make cocktails for Christmas !!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Already onto it!

[@reecebarnes938]

Hey Steve great drink, is there a link to get that mug?. I'll get a reply in a year's time hopefully 😂

[@BlueFanLady]

Link for the Apricot liqueur/brandy please

[@StevetheBartender_]

Here it is: bit.ly/apricot-brandy-liqueur

[@BlueFanLady]

@@StevetheBartender_ thank you. Just need to find a stockist in London!

[@JoshameeGibbs_official]

Hey Steve, you wanne create your owb cocktail sone time? And what would it include?

[@corgi_maru1999]

いつも楽しくみてます！

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

Exactly!!!

[@nathanwisherd3053]

Link to the clay mug?

[@superB545]

Sorry didn't quite catch that, what kind of bag do you use to crush the ice?

[@StevetheBartender_]

Lewis bag.

[@joshsingh3758]

Where are those mugs from ?

[@StevetheBartender_]

They are a promo mug from a tequila company... got them many years ago... but here's something similar: amzn.to/3pa90Te

[@joshsingh3758]

@@StevetheBartender_ thanks man. Love your work. Always great inspiration for when I’m doing a menu and specials!

[@LuukSwinkels]

early squad where you at?

[@chef_and_coffee]

Rise and grind

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

Present and accounted for!!!!!

[@TheCombatFishinVet]

I am going to pound a couple of these down this weekend(mother-in-law coming this weekend). Merry Christmas to you and kat!! 🥂 bro.

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

101st Airborne, present and accounted for sir!!!!!

[@TheCombatFishinVet]

@@TheSpiritoftheCocktail I am an airborne trooper! A paratrooper! I jump by parachute from any plane in a fight!! 1st squadron 33rd cav 3rd BCT. Hooah trooper!!

[@JoseGarcia-xj8nf]

do the mexican cantarito stile to be exact cantaritos el wero 👌🏻👌🏻

[@neilmcphee1554]

Where is the Kat cam ? 🤣

[@StevetheBartender_]

Coming along with the studio.. I have the keys but haven't been able to set it up yet..

[@AcurAEX]

Top ten drinks of 2020?

[@lonnieperreault3153]

I'm allergic to pineapple, do you think mango would work??

[@Barprints]

If you haven't tried it already I'd say go for it! Should work really well in my opinion

[@ajnaughtin1]

Steve I use a different Hotel Nationale recipe. Are you sure you are using the best one? You're not. :) May explain the views. I watch your videos for the recipes.

[@StevetheBartender_]

What is your awesome Hotel Nacional recipe? Low views are because it was a video I uploaded when I had 10k subs 😁

[@chelarestelar]

Aye

[@jammerspaniard6217]

mine no 1

[@m.t-thoughts8919]

I need more Gin cocktails as a psycho! 😏🥰✌

[@Sualin]

maybe add a small segment in your videos where your wife can read you a question and you can answer it?

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yep, will do this kind of stuff when I have the new studio and I'm more organised! >_

[@dawgyv72]

You double shook a cocktail after popping the tins. If you feel its flat and acidic, thats most likely the reason :) Take care!

[@StevetheBartender_]

An extra couple seconds shake increases acidity? I'm confused... 🤔

[@dawgyv72]

@@StevetheBartender_ No, it doesnt increase acidity, but the imbalance due to the extra dilution makes the acidity stand out more since you are not using Pineapple Syrup (1:1 Simple). Edit: Not saying you're completely off-base with your suggestion of adding more brandy, but that extra alcohol content and darkness in the brandy will mellow out the pineapple juice (is that fresh strained pineapple or store bought in your carafe?) and make it a very different cocktail. I'm just having a chat, not necessarily correcting you, especially since you're going off a recipe. We always talk about different ideas at my bar when we're developing a cocktail menu! Cheers!

[@synthiazeng]

I’m early

[@itsallaboutthecocktail]

Wow, great stuff Steve. I definitely wanna try this.