Mezcal

Mescal, Komil

Mezcal, like tequila, is a spirit made from agave. The name comes from the Nahuatl word mexcalli, meaning “overcooked agave.” Yum!

Agave for mezcal is smoked to produce a rich flavor that separates it from tequila. Mezcal is to tequila as scotch is to whiskey, you could say.

And before you ask – no, it does not contain mescaline. It’s potent enough as-is! Steer clear of bottles with a worm or scorpion at the bottom; it’s a gross novelty that does not usually bode well for the quality of the spirit.

Agave nectar
Aged tequila
Blanco tequila

Cocktails that use Mezcal

#8
Aged tequila, Dry sherry, Honey liqueur...
Beachfire Margarita
Blanco tequila, Mezcal, Triple sec...
Capirucha
Salt, Dried chile, Mezcal...
Cinnsation
Mezcal, Cider, Lemon...
Cocoa Smoke
Mezcal, Crème de cacao, Chile liqueur...
Delores Royale
Mezcal, Dry sherry, Citrus vodka...
Division Bell
Mezcal, Sweet orange apéritif, Maraschino...
El Puente
Mezcal, Blanco tequila, Blanc vermouth...
Fireside
Horchata, Aged tequila, Mezcal...
Floppy Disk
Artichoke amaro, Orange curaçao, Mezcal...
Flor de Piña
Mezcal, Sweet herbal liqueur, Honey syrup...
Highland Picnic
Mezcal, Aged tequila, Lime...
How to Kill a Friend
Mezcal, Bitter orange apéritif, Sweet sherry...
I’m On Fire
Mezcal, Pineapple, Honey syrup...
Johann Goes to Mexico
Mezcal, Lemon, Aromatic bitters...
Lite Treason
Heavy whipping cream, Mezcal, Simple syrup...
Matador
Blanco tequila, Pineapple, Lime...
Medicina Latina
Blanco tequila, Lime, Honey syrup...
Mexican Gentleman
Aged tequila, Dry sherry, Sweet sherry...
Mezcal & Soda
Mezcal, Sparkling water, Salt...
Mezcal Mule
Cucumber, Agave nectar, Mezcal...
Midnight Bouquet
Aged tequila, Amaro, Elderflower liqueur...
Molto Facile
Mezcal, Orange, Lemon...
Mula Pomelo
Blanco tequila, Grapefruit liqueur, Sweet orange apéritif...