Oaxacan Firing Squad
A housemade mole grenadine adds subtle dark chocolate notes to this riff on the tequila classic.
50/50 Margarita
A split base of mezcal and manzanilla sherry offers a lower-ABV take on the classic.
Applesmoke
A funky, Mid-Atlantic take on the Whiskey Sour made with pechuga-style apple brandy.
Permanently Closed
An asham rim—a common Caribbean dessert made of corn and sugar powder—provides the finishing touch to this drink.
Use Your Illusion II
Blueberry notes in IPA syrup complement blackberry liqueur in this shaken rum cocktail.
Salt & Ash
An unorthodox recipe that stirs together mezcal, tequila, sweet vermouth and lemon juice.
It’s the Mezcal Negroni’s World
How the agave-based spin on the aperitivo classic became a menu mainstay.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Lizzie Munro
