Mezcal substitutes
The closest substitute for Mezcal is Tequila, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Loses the smoke; a drop of Islay scotch brings some back. Tequila Reposado also works.
What to use instead of Mezcal
TequilaWorks, tastes different
Loses the smoke; a drop of Islay scotch brings some back. Same amount.
Tequila ReposadoWorks, tastes different
Loses the smoke. Same amount.
What is 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
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