Aztec's Mark is a bold bourbon cocktail that combines sweet crème de cacao and herbal Benedictine with a spicy kick from hot red pepper sauce, finished with an orange twist for citrus balance.
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Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Add orange twist.
It provides a spicy heat that contrasts with the sweet liqueurs and adds complexity to the flavor profile.
Mix the liquid ingredients in advance, but add the pepper sauce fresh and stir well before serving to control heat intensity.
A standard 80-proof bourbon is ideal; higher-proof versions will emphasize spice, while lower-proof may dilute the flavor balance.
Cut a thin strip of orange peel, twist it over the drink to express oils, then drop it in or rest it on the rim.
