La Hermosa Is The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

We’ve Rounded Up The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

Even though tequila is considered Mexico’s most iconic liquid spirit, mezcal is the OG and is finally having its moment. Mezcal has been made in Mexico for over 500 years. Considered sacred by the Aztecs, agave has been a Mexican staple for 11,000 years. While both tequila and mezcal are made from agave , they are different; Mezcal has a smokier sip due to roasting the agaves underground rather than cooking them in an oven, as with tequila. Really smoky expressions are best enjoyed neat, like a nice single malt whiskey. However if you prefer an agave-based mixture with intensity, we have rounded up the best Mezcal cocktails to drink right now. Although it may sound simple, replacing tequila with mezcal in a cocktail can be a bit tricky since it is more herbaceous, and potent. Oftentimes, Mezcal is well over 90 proof, where tequila’s standard proof is 80 proof, so keep that in mind if you choose to switch tequila in a recipe for mezcal on your own, or just keep reading this to find the best cocktails to enjoy. Cheers.

El Curandero Is The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

EL CURANDERO

Ingredients:

  • 1. 5 oz. Hedonistas Espadin mezcal
  • .75 oz. Damiana liqueur
  • Fresh Lime juice
  • .75 oz. Light Agave nectar
  • 1 Pinch Pink Himalayan Sea salt

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass or tin and shake well over ice. Strain into a margarita glass over an ice sphere. Garnish with an edible flower.

Last Rite No 1 Is The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

LAST RITE N0. 1

Ingredients:

  • .75 oz. Hedonistas Espadin mezcal
  • .75 oz. Yellow Chartreuse or Licore Strega
  • .75 oz. Italicus Rosolio di Bargamotto
  • .75 oz. Fresh Lemon juice

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass or tin and shake over ice. Strain the contents straight up into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.

La Hermosa Is The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

LA HERMOSA

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. Hedonistas Espadin mezcal
  • 1. 5 oz. Fresh Ruby red grapefruit juice
  • 1. 5 oz. Fresh Lime juice
  • 1.5 oz. Light Agave nectar
  • 2-3 oz. Grapefruit Soda

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass or tin and shake over ice. Strain the contents into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top off with grapefruit soda and lightly stir. Garnish with thin slice of fresh grapefruit.

Mezcaloma Is The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

MEZCALOMA

Ingredients:

Method:

Add Mezcal, Agave, and Lime Juice to your shaker and vigorously shake. Pour into a rocks glass and fill with Grapefruit Soda. Garnish with Dehydrated grapefruit slice.

Oaxacan Coffee Is The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

OAXACAN COFFEE

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. Dos Hombres Mezcal
  • 1/4 oz. Demerara Syrup
  • Cold Brew
  • 3 Dashes Chocolate Mole bitters
  • 3/4oz. Amaro

Method:

Add ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube

Garnish with expressed orange peel. Enjoy!

Death To El Gusano Is The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

DEATH TO EL GUSANO

Ingredients:

  • 1. 5oz Dos Hombres Mezcal
  • 1 oz Jalapeño/Rosemary Simple Syrup
  • 2 Dashes Teapot Bitters
  • 3/4oz Lime Juice

Method:

To make the simple syrup, add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, two Jalapeños split or quartered, and a 4-inch sprig of fresh Rosemary. Bring to a boil (be careful boiling), set aside for approximately 24 hours. Strain once there is a bit of heat from jalapeño. Add all ingredients to your shaker and vigorously shake. Serve in a rocks glass and enjoy.

Spicy Dot Martini Is The Best Mezcal Cocktails To Drink Right Now

SPICY DOT MARTINI

Ingredients:

Method:

Add ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Take a dropper and garnish with chili oil. * Add more dots for more spice.

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