Mezcal Recipes

Frozen Mezcal Palomas

Bright, tart, savory, and a little smoky, this frozen cocktail is a new favorite.

Sierra Madre Sunrise

An earthy and cinnamon-y mezcal drink, made with Aperol and fresh lemon.

Last of the Oaxacans

Savory mezcal works wonders in a spicy Last Word.

Martini Oaxaqueño (Mezcal Dirty Martini With Castelvetrano Olives)

Bright, briny, and refreshing, with a delicate touch of smoke.

Napoleon's Loss from 1534

Ginger-agave syrup gives this tequila cocktail a sweet and spicy bite.

Domo Arigato (Mezcal and Ginger Cocktail)

A slightly savory mezcal drink made with a few drops of sesame oil.

Paloma Point (Mezcal Negroni With Grapefruit)

Americano meets Paloma.

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.

Tobacco Road

This surprisingly light-bodied drink captures hints of meat, salt, and anise.

Jewel of Oaxaca

A deliciously fruity and earthy mezcal cocktail that starts with grilled mango.

Marrakesh Express (Pomegranate Mezcal Cocktail With Harissa)

A softly frothy drink with mezcal, pomegranate, and harissa.

El Derby Ahumado (Basil Julep With Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Mezcal)

The julep, as it might be done south of the border.

No. 8

Ginger liqueur gives this Paloma variation a spicy kick.

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.

Schrodinger's Cat

Mezcal and bourbon get an infusion of fruity flavor from tart lemon juice and sweet fresh peaches.

Flor de Muertos

Fresh lime juice and Velvet Falernum add brightness to this dusky, smoky drink.

La Condesa's Ahumado Seco

Basil Cranberry Julep

Mezcal gets friendly with cranberry and basil.

All Betts Are Off

Mezcal, herbal Yellow Chartreuse, and white vermouth come together in this smoky cocktail.

Beloved's Allsorts Inc.

It's simultaneously grassy, sweet, fruity, spicy, and sour.

Tres Coops

A frothy egg-enriched cocktail spiked with ginger liqueur.

La Palabra

A smoky, funky, complex drink that starts herbal and finishes with notes of bitter citrus.

Mezcal Mary With Roasted Jalapeño and Bacon

A savory, spicy Bloody Mary flavored with jalapeño and smoky mezcal.

Brush of the Bush

Fragrant leaf of sage, smoky mezcal, and savory añejo tequila combine for an intensely aromatic drink.