If a standard negroni just isnt hitting the spot anymore, if you need a funkier, smokier flavor to get you going, look no further than the squeaky wheel, a coffee-mezcal twist on the classic from nicholas bennett of cedrics at the shed in new york city. Mezcal and coffee liqueur bring a roasted, smoked flavor, enhanced by the spice of the bitters. Bennett calls for angostura bitters, which are lovely but weve also enjoyed it with spiced chocolate bitters. An unexpected splash of amaretto is the perfect bow on top, softening the edges just a touch.