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El Besito, a little kiss with some bite
This drink is close to a mezcal mule, which takes the vodka out of a Moscow mule and puts smoke in its place. Besito means little kiss.
Cantina Rooftop
Drinks
Margaritas & mezcal-ritas
- Vozul Margarita$18
- Frozen Margarita$18
- El Jefe$25
- Frozen Pineapple Mezcal Margarita$18
- Spicy Mango$18
- La Bichota$18
- Skinny Margarita$18
- Habanero Margarita$18
- Jalapeño Margarita$18
- Pomegranate Margarita$18
- Mezcal Smash$18
- El Besito$18
Amarás mezcal, passion fruit, lime & ginger beer
- La Mula (Moscow Mule)$18
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
What the ginger beer is for
The ginger beer matters most here. It started as a brewed alcoholic drink in Yorkshire in the 1700s, and it's spicier than ginger ale, with enough bite to stand up to mezcal.
Passion fruit is the tart, perfumed part. Sour fruit, smoke and the burn of ginger are a lot to have in one glass, but the bubbles keep it light. It's good with anything off the grill.
The mezcal on ours is Amarás, with passion fruit, lime and ginger beer.
El Besito: questions
What is a mezcal mule?
A Moscow mule made with mezcal instead of vodka: mezcal, ginger beer and lime, usually over ice.
What's the difference between ginger beer and ginger ale?
Ginger beer is usually brewed and tastes sharper. Ginger ale is a milder soft drink that came along later.
What's in the El Besito at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Amarás mezcal, passion fruit, lime & ginger beer. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the El Besito at Cantina Rooftop?
$18 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the El Besito?
It's on our drinks menu. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. We're at 605 W 48th St in Hell's Kitchen. Book a table.