Cocktail Daily — SMOKED QUINCE | One or Two, Melbourne

Derrumbes Mezcal, Saison Quince, Spiced Pear, Bitters.

Inspired by the mood of Midnight Diner, One or Two is a 24-seat Japanese-style bar hidden in Melbourne’s Chinatown, celebrated on the World’s 50 Best Discovery list for its warm omotenashi hospitality and wabi-sabi minimalism. Amid its intimate, wood-toned setting, the Smoked Quince stands out as a quiet showcase of the bar’s aesthetic: a restrained, elegant mix of Derrumbes mezcal, saison quince, spiced pear, and bitters, stirred over ice. Smoky, seasonal, and delicately structured, it reflects the venue’s ability to turn simple ingredients into calm, thoughtful cocktails.

Tasting Notes 

Aroma:
Soft mezcal smoke with bright quince and gentle pear spice.

Palate:
Earthy, smoky mezcal layered with silky quince sweetness; spiced pear adds warmth while bitters provide subtle herbal edges.

Finish:
Clean, lightly smoky fade with lingering pear spice and a soft, dry bitterness.

Overall:
A refined, understated sipper—balanced, smoky, and quietly expressive, perfectly aligned with One or Two’s minimalist Japanese-inspired sensibility.

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