Our Aries Pouriscope: Smoky and Boozy Flavors Reflect the Sign's Daring Spirit

Welcome to Pouriscope. We tapped Lauren Ash, an astrologer from Sanctuary, to help us pair each sign in the zodiac calendar with a perfectly matched cocktail! Using her guidance, here's the specialty drink we developed for those who fall under the sun sign of Aries.

Aries are natural thrill seekers—not to mention they are ruled by Mars, the planet of passion and action—so "bold, in-your-face flavors" like spicy peppers and smoky spices are right up their alley, according to Astrologer Lauren Ash of Sanctuary. She adds, "Aries are always seeking out the next exciting, invigorating experience in life."

In that spirit, our Aries cocktail uses a Mezcal base and Mexican ancho chile liqueur for a smoky and aromatic take on a boozy, Manhattan-style drink. Sfumato Amaro adds yet another note of smokiness to the mix, all of which is rounded out by a splash of sweet vermouth.

In the glass, our Aries cocktail has a moody dark red tinge, and on the palate, it boasts a daring yet sophisticated interplay between sweet, aromatic, and peppery flavors. Just like an Aries, this cocktail is dramatic, daring, and guaranteed to leave an impression.