Rather Cavalier
Mezcal complements dry vermouth and pamplemousse in this minimalist stirred cocktail.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Nathan C. Ward
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Pineapple Express
Built on rosemary-infused mezcal, this drink gets a double dose of amaro by way of Averna and Cynar.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Smoking Jacket
The Smoking Jacket, which combines Averna with mezcal, brings to mind a deconstructed White Russian.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
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IMO
In this minimalist stirred drink, earthy potato shochu is given additional complexity via subtly bitter Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur and smoky crema de mezcal.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mezcal Sun-Risa
A Tequila Sunrise riff topped with spicy hibiscus-habanero syrup.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
I’m on Fire
The spicy Margarita, with an added dose of pineapple.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Deacon Blues
Mezcal and bourbon are tied together by a homemade black pepper-vanilla syrup.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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No Say
The mezcal-based No Say sees Aperol, coconut liqueur and lemongrass syrup brightened by fresh lime and pineapple juice.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Daniel Krieger
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Cel-Rays of Thyme
An agave hybrid of mezcal and tequila form the base of Karen Fu's tribute to Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Daniel Krieger
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1910
This mezcal- and Cognac-based spin on the Manhattan takes its name from the year of the Mexican Revolution.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Simon Simard