Mezcal tequila

The beauty of this spicy mezcal cocktail is that the heat doesn't linger but sticks around long enough to entice another sip.

Here are 10 of the best mezcal brands for sipping. Most are produced from the espadín variety of agave and are ‘joven mezcals’ (young/unaged); unlike with tequila, joven mezcal is ready to be sipped.

From edgy twists on the margarita to bold old fashioneds, these mezcal cocktail recipes are just what you need to shake up your cocktail routine.

At first sip, lime juice and fresh mint refresh the taste buds, but soon the smoky and spicy undertones of chipotle-infused mezcal creep over the palate. A touch of Cynar, an unusual liqueur made from artichokes, adds a veil of mystery.

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Spicy Pineapple Mezcal Margarita 🌶 by Join Jules

In this mezcal espresso martini riff from Culver City, espresso and coffee liqueur meet the agave spirit and orgeat.

As interest and money pours into tequila and mezcal brands, consumers are getting more discerning with their spirits. What does it take to stand out?

As the 14 jimadors—who happen to be responsible for helping to produce all the Don Julio tequila in the world—make their way off the bus, they talk little.

An Ancient Creation Agave spirits go way back. Archaeological records show that agave was first cultivated, roasted, and consumed 8,000 years ago; The ancient drink of pulque, a mildly fermented beverage derived from maguey sap, was considered a drink of the Gods and enjoyed by the Aztecs, Maya, and Huastecs. In the mid-1500s, a Spanish