The 15 Greatest Mezcal Cocktails

Made by roasting agave hearts in underground pits, mezcal has been loved in Mexico for hundreds of years. Though it’s historically served neat, the advanced and smoky spirit has turn into a bartender favourite for mixing into cocktails over the previous couple many years. 

Although mezcal can legally be distilled from greater than 40 styles of agave, the angustifolia selection, generally known as espadín, contains as much as 90% of the market. Most mavens suggest mezcal espadín for mixing, because it tends to have a extra constant taste profile than mezcals made with different varieties. 

Whether or not swapped in for different base spirits in classics just like the Final Phrase or combined into new creations, mezcal provides its advanced taste profile to a variety of cocktails. Listed below are 15 of our favorites.