Mauresque
The Mauresque is a strong cocktail, herbal and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 76 out of 100
- Herbal
- 86 out of 100
- Creamy
- 20 out of 100
- Boozy
- 66 out of 100
How to make a Mauresque
To make a Mauresque, build over ice in a highball glass: 1 oz Ricard, ⅓ oz orgeat syrup and water.
You'll need
Pairs well with: Orgeat syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Ricard, orgeat syrup and water.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Ricard, orgeat syrup and water only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Mauresque questions
What does a Mauresque taste like?
Mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Mauresque?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What glass do you serve a Mauresque in?
A highball glass.