Mezcal Cocktail Recipes
Absolute Favourites
Mezcal Margarita
A smoky, earthy, and complex twist on the classic Margarita, made by substituting tequila with its agave relative, mezcal.
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
A smoky, agave-forward twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring both tequila and mezcal.
Mezcal Paloma
A smoky, bittersweet, and refreshing highball that swaps tequila for mezcal in the classic Paloma cocktail.
Mezcal Mule
A smoky and invigorating twist on the classic Moscow Mule, featuring mezcal, fresh lime juice, and spicy ginger beer.
All-Time Classics
Mezcal Negroni
A smoky, bittersweet, and complex twist on the classic Negroni using mezcal instead of gin.
Mezcal Last Word
A smoky, herbaceous, and complex twist on the classic Last Word, featuring mezcal as its bold base spirit.
Mezcal Sour
A tantalizingly smoky and tart cocktail that reimagines the classic sour with the distinctive and earthy character of mezcal.
Oaxacan Last Word
A smoky, herbaceous, and tart variation of the classic Last Word cocktail, substituting gin with artisanal mezcal.
Timeless Icons
Medicina Latina
A smoky, spicy, and sour tequila-based cocktail that serves as a Latin-inspired twist on the Penicillin.
Tia Mia
A smoky and tropical twist on the classic Mai Tai, featuring a split base of mezcal and Jamaican rum.
Smoky Paper Plane
A smoky, bittersweet, and sour cocktail that riffs on the classic Paper Plane by substituting mezcal for bourbon.
Mezcal and Tonic
A smoky, crisp, and refreshing highball that swaps gin for mezcal in a delightful twist on the classic G&T.
Legendary Picks
Mezcal Martinez
A smoky and complex variation of the classic Martinez cocktail, substituting gin with artisanal mezcal.
Oaxacan Mule
A smoky, spicy, and invigorating twist on the classic Moscow Mule, featuring mezcal as its base spirit.
Dirty Word
A smoky and herbaceous twist on the classic Last Word cocktail, substituting gin with mezcal.
El Guapo
A smoky, spicy, and herbaceous tequila and mezcal cocktail balanced with refreshing cucumber and floral elderflower.
Most Loved
Mezcal Sazerac
A smoky and complex twist on the classic New Orleans Sazerac, substituting traditional rye whiskey with the earthy character of mezcal.
Oaxacanite
A smoky, sharp, and refreshing sour cocktail that masterfully balances the earthy notes of mezcal with the brightness of fresh lime and the subtle sweetness of agave nectar.
Fear and Loathing
A smoky, herbal, and tart cocktail masterfully balancing mezcal and tequila with the sweet complexity of Yellow Chartreuse.
Maximilian Affair
A sophisticated and smoky cocktail that masterfully balances the earthiness of mezcal with floral elderflower and bittersweet vermouth.
Crowd Pleasers
Closing Argument
A smoky, herbaceous, and complex riff on the classic Last Word, using mezcal instead of gin.
Lazy Lover
A tantalizingly spicy and smoky tequila sour with a refreshing vegetal twist from jalapeño and celery.
Bow and Arrow Cocktail
A smoky and fruity modern cocktail that perfectly balances the distinct flavors of mezcal and bourbon with tropical pineapple and fresh lime.
Veep Cocktail
A sophisticated and smoky stirred cocktail balancing the earthiness of mezcal with the herbal complexity of Chartreuse and Cynar.
Universal Hits
Brave New World Cocktail
A smoky, bittersweet, and complex stirred cocktail featuring mezcal, Cynar, sweet vermouth, and Batavia Arrack.
Fall of the Aztec Empire
A smoky, bittersweet, and tropical sour that masterfully balances mezcal's earthiness with passion fruit's tang and Aperol's bitterness.
Vesper-Verde
A smoky and herbaceous twist on the classic Vesper Martini, featuring mezcal, tequila, and Green Chartreuse.
Oaxacan Dead
A smoky and complex tiki cocktail that substitutes rum with mezcal for a unique twist on the classic Zombie.