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M & M in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

M & M recipe

Also known as Mezcal Montenegro

StirredRocks glassLarge cube ice26% ABV

The M & M is a stirred agave cocktail, made with mezcal and amaro Montenegro, served in a rocks glass over a large cube. It is spirit-forward.

Strength: about 26% ABV in the glass, roughly 15 g of alcohol and about 130 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Equal parts mezcal and Amaro Montenegro, a bartenders’ favourite as a sipping shot or over ice.

M & M ingredients

Mezcal30 ml (1 oz)
Amaro Montenegro30 ml (1 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a M & M

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Large cube
Garnish
Orange twist
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M & M: quick answers

How strong is a M & M?
About 26% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 15 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a M & M?
About 130 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a M & M served in?
A rocks glass, over one large ice cube.
How many ingredients does a M & M have?
2 in total: mezcal and amaro Montenegro. Simple enough to make at home.

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