Polar Bear Cocktail Recipe
Written by Try the Polar Bear Cocktail recipe! Blend Mezcal, Vermouth, Creme de Menthe, and Celery Bitters for a perfect winter drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 168
Ingredients
- 1¼ oz Mezcal
- ¾ oz Vermouth Blanc
- ½ oz Creme de Menthe
- 2 dashes of Celery Bitters
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaf - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Coupe Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Mixing Glass
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Coupe glass with ice cubes, stir, and set it aside.
- Add Bitters: Add 2 dashes of Celery Bitters into the mixing glass.
- Add Creme de Menthe: Add ½ oz Creme de Menthe to the mix.
- Add Vermouth: Measure and pour ¾ oz Vermouth Blanc into the glass.
- Add Mezcal: Pour 1¼ oz Mezcal over the ice.
- Add ice: Fill your mixing glass three-quarters full with ice cubes.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Strain: Strain your mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish: Place a mint leaf into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Mezcal: If you don't have mezcal, try using tequila for a similar earthy I've also used smoky scotch whisky in a pinch, which adds an exciting twist.
- Vermouth Blanc: Dry Vermouth can replace Vermouth Blanc if you prefer a less sweet cocktail. Just add a small splash of simple syrup to balance it out.
- Creme de Menthe: Peppermint schnapps works well as a substitute if you don't have creme de Menthe on hand.
- Celery Bitters: If you can't find celery bitters, use regular aromatic bitters or experiment with different ones.
Making a Pitcher of Polar Bear Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 10 oz of mezcal, 6 oz of Vermouth, 4 oz of creme de menthe, and 16 dashes of celery bitters.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the mezcal, vermouth, creme de menthe, and celery bitters with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain Pour the mixture into individual chilled coupe glasses, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Mezcal Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic mezcal substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic mezcal's smoky flavor.
- Vermouth Substitute: Opt for non-alcoholic Vermouth or use grape juice with a splash of apple cider vinegar for acidity.
- Creme de Menthe Substitute: Make a simple syrup infused with fresh mint leaves to replace creme de Menthe.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.