Created by Phil Ward at Death & Co in 2007, this drink combines reposado tequila and mezcal with agave nectar and Angostura bitters. Recipe: Oaxaca Old Fashioned.
Mezcal replaces gin in this mix of Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice, creating a unique cocktail. Recipe: Mezcal Last Word.
This variation of the classic Negroni uses mezcal instead of gin, paired with Campari and sweet vermouth, becoming a modern classic. Recipe: Mezcal Negroni.
Ivy Mix's Mai Tai riff at Lani Kai, later at Leyenda, uses Jamaican rum with mezcal, orange curaçao, orgeat, and lime juice. Recipe: Tia Mia.
Mezcal's smoky notes enhance this tequila cocktail with lime juice and grapefruit soda, making a flavorful Paloma. Recipe: Mezcal Paloma.
Joaquín Simó's modern classic combines mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, and lime juice, offering a bittersweet and herbaceous drink. Recipe: Naked & Famous.
Jim Meehan's tropical twist on the classic Mule includes mezcal, lime juice, ginger beer, muddled cucumber, and passion fruit puree. Recipe: Mezcal Mule.
Liz Martinez's herbaceous sour features mezcal, Cynar, Green Chartreuse, lemon juice, simple syrup, and an egg white, with a cinnamon garnish. Recipe: Smoke Show.
Phil Ward's Last Word riff at Mayahuel includes mezcal, Aperol, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice, becoming a modern classic. Recipe: Division Bell.
This combination from The Trick Dog uses mezcal, blanc vermouth, creme de menthe, and a homemade angelica tincture, inspired by the Stinger, with celery bitters as a substitute. Recipe: Polar Bear.