Mezcal
Mezcal is made from the sugars of agave plants that have been roasted in wood-fired pits. This is what gives Mezcal its unique smoky flavour. Most mezcal is produced in the state of Oaxaca.
While mezcal mixes well with just about anything tequila does, this spirit is more versatile. Its savoury and smoky flavour profile makes it a great substitution for whiskey in cocktails.
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Before we even get started on all our epic mezcal cocktails, we want to make sure that you know the difference between mezcal and tequila: Tequila is made with the blue Weber agave plant. Mezcal is made with over 40 agave species. Tequila is made from the sugars of steamed agave plants (above ground). Mezcal […]
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When it comes to mezcal vs. tequila, many think of mezcal as tequila’s smoky cousin, and sure, that’s true enough. But mezcal is so much more than that. And while both tequila and mezcal are made with the agave plant, these popular Mexican drinks are made differently, resulting in entirely different tastes. In this handy […]