![]() ![]() We say: Smoky, tangy and complex with layers of flavour, although happily mezcal dominates.Summers are about to knock at our door with so much fun. With: Mezcal, aperol, ginger syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice and saline solution. We say: Named after the direct Spanish translation of Last Word, hence the use of mezcal in place of the gin in a classic Last Word cocktail. With: Mezcal, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, pineapple juice and lime juice. We say: Mezcal and blood orange juice with sweet spice added with cinnamon syrup and clove rich falernum. With: Mezcal, blood orange juice, cinnamon syrup and falernum liqueur. It's a drink that likes dilution so consider serving on the rocks. We say: Tequila based with complex mezcal smokiness, rich maraschino cherry and floral lavender bitters. With: Añejo tequila, mezcal, maraschino liqueur, agave syrup and lavender bitters. Despite this, it is incredibly easy to drink, particularly as an after-dinner digestive. We say: Named after the capital city of Trinidad, the home of Angostura Bitters, and fittingly this cocktail calls for a monster half an ounce of bitters. With: Mezcal, orgeat syrup, lime juice and Angostura Bitters. Getting naked can certainly help you become famous! Mezcal adds earthy smoky complexity to this bittersweet, citrusy fresh, aperitivo cocktail. With: Mezcal, aperol, yellow Chartreuse and lime juice. With: Mezcal, triple sec, lime juice, agave syrup, salt and Difford's Margarita Bitters. We say: Smoky almond and delicate coconut combine in this elegant after-dinner sipper. With: Mezcal, amaretto, coconut rum and Bob's Abbots Bitters. We say: While some struggle to appreciate mezcal its robust, slightly smoky character adds depth and complexity to this delicious summery cocktail. With: Mezcal, curaçao, sweet vermouth, lavender bitters, ginger ale and cola. We say: Deliciously simple, boozy, vaguely Negroni-like, very tasty, and perfect for late-night sipping. ![]() We say: Mezcal provides the firepower, tamed by sweet vermouth and rich herbal liqueur. With: Mezcal, sweet vermouth, Liquore Strega and grapefruit bitters. We say: Mezcal sings in this dry aperitif-style cocktail with delicate vinous notes and light gentian bitterness. With: Mezcal, Lillet Rosé and gentian liqueur. We say: Orange, peach and cinnamon delicately flavour this mezcal-based Margarita riff. With: Mezcal, blue curaçao, lime juice, cinnamon syrup and peach liqueur. ![]() We say: Delicately smoky mezcal forms the backbone of this delicious bittersweet long refreshing drink. With: Mezcal, rhubarb liqueur, lemon juice, sugar syrup and celery bitters. We say: A refreshing riff on a Mezcal Margarita with enlivening chilli heat. With: Red jalapeno, mezcal, triple sec, lemon juice, orange bitters and agave syrup. With: Mezcal, cardamaro amaro, curaçao and xocolatl mole bitters. We say: A mezcal inspired variation of the Last Word with a refreshing, spirit-forward blend of ingredients. With: Mezcal, aperol, maraschino liqueur and lime juice. We say: Spirituous, smoky, earthy, bittersweet, floral, herbal and complex. With: Rye whiskey, mezcal, amaro, aperol and elderflower liqueur. With: Mezcal, green Chartreuse liqueur, maraschino liqueur and lime juice. We say: Mezcal and cognac fuel this stirred and strong nightcap sipper. With: Mezcal, cognac, maraschino liqueur, Punt E Mes, and Peychaud's bitters. ![]() For this selection of 20 mezcal-based cocktails, I've mainly picked recipes where mezcal is the only or main spirit. However, it's also great as the main spirit base, as it brilliantly illustrates in the two-ingredient M & M below. Mezcal is often used to add a touch of its distinctive lightly smoky character to cocktails based on other spirits particularly tequila. ![]()
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