The Brave
Mezcal, tequila, Averna and Combier unconventionally swirled together directly in a wine glass.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Revenge of the Line
Mezcal and charred pineapple bring a double dose of smokiness to this tropical cocktail.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Alexa Bendek
Mango Mezcalero
A fruity Margarita that's equal parts piquant and refreshing.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Cape Cod Margarita
Frozen fruit cubes stand in for ice.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Rouge Tomate Penicillin
Instead of smoky Islay Scotch, this version of the classic Penicillin cocktail gets topped with a spritz of mezcal.
- story: Lizzie Munro
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Word to Your Cardamom
This tongue-in-cheek creation began with bartender Sylvanus Johnson's homemade cardamom syrup, which he makes in the kitchen at New York City bar Mother's Ruin.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Ink’s Mezcal Cocktail
In Melina Meza's mezcal cocktail, the spice and fruit notes of Byrrh are enhanced by the smokiness of the mezcal and the earthiness of the beet juice.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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My Dear Unfortunate Successor
The star ingredient in this loose riff on the Sazerac is chocolate milk-washed mezcal.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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The Tropic of Cancer
A Southern hemisphere-inspired tiki drink featuring mezcal, ube and falernum.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
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