Main Character cocktail in a coupe garnished with grapefruit peel
The Vibe
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Main Character

When Smoky Meets Herbal in the Spotlight

Some drinks whisper. This one walks into the room and owns it. The Main Character is what happens when mezcal's smoky swagger meets the herbal mystique of green Chartreuse, with just enough heat from Ancho Reyes to keep things interesting. The first sip hits with bright grapefruit and lime, but that smoke lingers underneath like a good leather jacket. Green Chartreuse weaves in those botanical notes that make you stop and think, while the chile liqueur builds slowly, adding warmth without overwhelming. That pinch of flaky salt? It's the detail that pulls everything into focus, rounding out the bitterness and tying the whole thing together. This is your drink when you want something that makes a statement. Maybe you're celebrating a win, kicking off a night where you feel unstoppable, or just reminding yourself you're that person. Mix one up and see what main character energy tastes like.
sour·mezcal

Main Character

Strong·coupe
smokycitrusherbalspicybitter

Ingredients

  • 2 ozmezcal (Del Maguey Vida or similar)
  • 0.5 ozgreen Chartreuse
  • 0.75 ozfresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ozfresh grapefruit juice
  • 0.25 ozAncho Reyes chile liqueur
  • 1 pinchflaky sea salt

Method

  1. 1.Add mezcal, green Chartreuse, lime juice, grapefruit juice, Ancho Reyes, and salt to a shaker with ice
  2. 2.Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled
  3. 3.Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
  4. 4.Express grapefruit peel oils over the drink and discard or perch on rim
Garnishgrapefruit peel

Note: A bold, statement-making cocktail that commands attention. The smoky mezcal brings intensity, green Chartreuse adds herbal complexity, while citrus provides brightness. Ancho Reyes adds subtle building heat. The salt ties everything together with savory sophistication. This drink embodies main character energy—confident, complex, and unforgettable.

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