
The Best Mezcals for Mixing, According to Bartenders
We asked a dozen bartenders to reveal their go-to mezcals for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.
- story: Emma Janzen
- illustration: Punch
We asked a dozen bartenders to reveal their go-to mezcals for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.
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