Cocktails with Mezcal
Mezcal is a smoky Mexican spirit distilled from various agave species. While tequila is technically a type of mezcal, mezcal typically features bold, smoky flavors from pit-roasted agave.
7 drinks with mezcal
- Division BellAperol · Maraschino Liqueur · Lime Juice
- Dizzy MezcalGinger Liqueur · Lime Juice · Simple Syrup
- IllegalWhite Rum · Maraschino Liqueur · Simple Syrup
- Mezcal MargaritaTriple Sec · Lime Juice
- Naked and FamousYellow Chartreuse · Aperol · Lime Juice
- Oaxaca Old-FashionedTequila Reposado · Agave Syrup · Angostura Bitters
- PalomezcalGrapefruit Juice · Lime Juice · Simple Syrup
What it tastes like
- aroma
- Smoke, Roasted agave, Earth, Citrus, Herbs
- taste
- Smoky, Sweet agave, Mineral, Pepper, Complex
- finish
- Long, Smoky, Warming, Clean
History
Mezcal predates tequila and has been produced in Oaxaca and surrounding regions for centuries. Traditional production remains artisanal, with master distillers (mezcaleros) passing techniques through generations. The recent craft spirits boom brought mezcal international recognition.