Cinco de Mayo Sierra Madre Sunrise An earthy and cinnamon-y mezcal drink, made with Aperol and fresh lemon. Elana Lepkowski
Cinco de Mayo Domo Arigato (Mezcal and Ginger Cocktail) A slightly savory mezcal drink made with a few drops of sesame oil. Maggie Hoffman
Chocolate Spicy Aztec Hot Chocolate With Chili, Cinnamon, and Mezcal This spicy, mezcal-spiked drink is inspired by traditional Mexican hot chocolate. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Marrakesh Express (Pomegranate Mezcal Cocktail With Harissa) A softly frothy drink with mezcal, pomegranate, and harissa. Maggie Hoffman
Mezcal Tobacco Road This surprisingly light-bodied drink captures hints of meat, salt, and anise. Nick Caruana
Cinco de Mayo Martini Oaxaqueño (Mezcal Dirty Martini With Castelvetrano Olives) Bright, briny, and refreshing, with a delicate touch of smoke. Maggie Hoffman
Cinco de Mayo Sassy Flower (Hibiscus-Rosemary Mezcal Cocktail) Tangy hibiscus tea is steeped with rosemary, which helps to draw out the woodsy side of mezcal in this cocktail. Maggie Hoffman
Mezcal The McQueen A touch of Ardbeg 10-year adds intense smokiness to this Scotch and mezcal cocktail, garnished with a twist of flamed flamed grapefruit. The Serious Eats Team
Mezcal Beloved's Allsorts Inc. It's simultaneously grassy, sweet, fruity, spicy, and sour. Jaclyn Einis
Ginger Napoleon's Loss from 1534 Ginger-agave syrup gives this tequila cocktail a sweet and spicy bite. Jaclyn Einis
Mezcal Brush of the Bush Fragrant leaf of sage, smoky mezcal, and savory añejo tequila combine for an intensely aromatic drink. Maggie Hoffman
Mezcal Flor de Muertos Fresh lime juice and Velvet Falernum add brightness to this dusky, smoky drink. Carrie Vasios Mullins
Mezcal La Palabra A smoky, funky, complex drink that starts herbal and finishes with notes of bitter citrus. Meredith Smith
Mezcal Schrodinger's Cat Mezcal and bourbon get an infusion of fruity flavor from tart lemon juice and sweet fresh peaches. Michael J. Neff
Cinco de Mayo Frozen Mezcal Palomas Bright, tart, savory, and a little smoky, this frozen cocktail is a new favorite. Maggie Hoffman
Cinco de Mayo Jewel of Oaxaca A deliciously fruity and earthy mezcal cocktail that starts with grilled mango. Elana Lepkowski
Christmas Remontel Toddy Combat cold days with smoky mezcal, herbal-anisey Green Chartreuse, ginger beer, and mole bitters. Nick Guy
Mezcal All Betts Are Off Mezcal, herbal Yellow Chartreuse, and white vermouth come together in this smoky cocktail. Nick Caruana
Apple Señor Brown Cocktail Smoky mezcal and bright apple soda make a surprisingly complex duo. Michael Dietsch
Cinco de Mayo Mezcal Mary With Roasted Jalapeño and Bacon A savory, spicy Bloody Mary flavored with jalapeño and smoky mezcal. Niki Achitoff-Gray
Cinco de Mayo El Derby Ahumado (Basil Julep With Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Mezcal) The julep, as it might be done south of the border. Daniel Gritzer
Mezcal Rodeo Ghost from West of Pecos This smoky negroni variation substitutes Zucca Amaro for Campari, and mezcal for gin. Lauren Sloss
Cinco de Mayo 5 Cocktail Recipes That Will Help You Love Mezcal These cocktails will turn anyone into a mezcal lover. Nick Caruana
Cinco de Mayo Sierra Madre Sunrise An earthy and cinnamon-y mezcal drink, made with Aperol and fresh lemon. Elana Lepkowski
Cinco de Mayo Domo Arigato (Mezcal and Ginger Cocktail) A slightly savory mezcal drink made with a few drops of sesame oil. Maggie Hoffman
Chocolate Spicy Aztec Hot Chocolate With Chili, Cinnamon, and Mezcal This spicy, mezcal-spiked drink is inspired by traditional Mexican hot chocolate. J. Kenji López-Alt
Cinco de Mayo Marrakesh Express (Pomegranate Mezcal Cocktail With Harissa) A softly frothy drink with mezcal, pomegranate, and harissa. Maggie Hoffman
Mezcal Tobacco Road This surprisingly light-bodied drink captures hints of meat, salt, and anise. Nick Caruana
Cinco de Mayo Martini Oaxaqueño (Mezcal Dirty Martini With Castelvetrano Olives) Bright, briny, and refreshing, with a delicate touch of smoke. Maggie Hoffman
Cinco de Mayo Sassy Flower (Hibiscus-Rosemary Mezcal Cocktail) Tangy hibiscus tea is steeped with rosemary, which helps to draw out the woodsy side of mezcal in this cocktail. Maggie Hoffman
Mezcal The McQueen A touch of Ardbeg 10-year adds intense smokiness to this Scotch and mezcal cocktail, garnished with a twist of flamed flamed grapefruit. The Serious Eats Team
Mezcal Beloved's Allsorts Inc. It's simultaneously grassy, sweet, fruity, spicy, and sour. Jaclyn Einis
Ginger Napoleon's Loss from 1534 Ginger-agave syrup gives this tequila cocktail a sweet and spicy bite. Jaclyn Einis
Mezcal Brush of the Bush Fragrant leaf of sage, smoky mezcal, and savory añejo tequila combine for an intensely aromatic drink. Maggie Hoffman
Mezcal Flor de Muertos Fresh lime juice and Velvet Falernum add brightness to this dusky, smoky drink. Carrie Vasios Mullins
Mezcal La Palabra A smoky, funky, complex drink that starts herbal and finishes with notes of bitter citrus. Meredith Smith
Mezcal Schrodinger's Cat Mezcal and bourbon get an infusion of fruity flavor from tart lemon juice and sweet fresh peaches. Michael J. Neff
Cinco de Mayo Frozen Mezcal Palomas Bright, tart, savory, and a little smoky, this frozen cocktail is a new favorite. Maggie Hoffman
Cinco de Mayo Jewel of Oaxaca A deliciously fruity and earthy mezcal cocktail that starts with grilled mango. Elana Lepkowski
Christmas Remontel Toddy Combat cold days with smoky mezcal, herbal-anisey Green Chartreuse, ginger beer, and mole bitters. Nick Guy
Mezcal All Betts Are Off Mezcal, herbal Yellow Chartreuse, and white vermouth come together in this smoky cocktail. Nick Caruana
Apple Señor Brown Cocktail Smoky mezcal and bright apple soda make a surprisingly complex duo. Michael Dietsch
Cinco de Mayo Mezcal Mary With Roasted Jalapeño and Bacon A savory, spicy Bloody Mary flavored with jalapeño and smoky mezcal. Niki Achitoff-Gray
Cinco de Mayo El Derby Ahumado (Basil Julep With Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Mezcal) The julep, as it might be done south of the border. Daniel Gritzer
Mezcal Rodeo Ghost from West of Pecos This smoky negroni variation substitutes Zucca Amaro for Campari, and mezcal for gin. Lauren Sloss
Cinco de Mayo 5 Cocktail Recipes That Will Help You Love Mezcal These cocktails will turn anyone into a mezcal lover. Nick Caruana