The Spicy Cranberry Mezcal Margarita transforms the beloved Mexican cocktail into a smoky, festive creation that bridges seasons beautifully. While traditional margaritas rely on tequila’s clean agave flavor, this variation harnesses mezcal’s distinctive smokiness alongside tart cranberry and a kick of heat. The result is a drink that tastes like autumn meeting summer in a…
The Autumn Ember captures the essence of fall in a glass, combining the warm spice of cinnamon with the smoky depth of aged spirits and the bright sweetness of seasonal fruit. This contemporary cocktail emerged from the craft cocktail renaissance, where bartenders began celebrating seasonal ingredients and creating drinks that evoke specific moods and memories….
The Oaxaca Old-Fashioned represents a brilliant marriage of Mexican mezcal tradition with American cocktail craftsmanship. This smoky, complex variation on the classic Old-Fashioned swaps out whiskey for a combination of reposado tequila and mezcal, creating a drink that’s both familiar and exotic. The result is a cocktail that captures the earthy, agave-driven flavors of Oaxaca…
Forbidden Smoke Ingredients – 2 ounces Mezcal – 1 ounce lime juice – 1 ounce agave nectar – 1/2 ounce pineapple juice – 1/2 ounce orange juice – 1/4 ounce jalapeno-infused tequila – Lime wedge, for garnish Forbidden Smoke Step by Step Mixing Guide – Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. – Add 2 ounces…
Few cocktails capture the smoky soul of Oaxaca quite like the Oaxaca Jim. This mezcal-forward creation marries the earthy complexity of agave spirits with the bitter sophistication of Italian amaro, creating a drink that’s both deeply rooted in Mexican tradition and thoroughly modern in its approach. The cocktail showcases mezcal’s distinctive smokiness while tempering it…
Alebrije Ingredients – 2 oz Mezcal – 1 oz Lime juice – 1 oz Agave nectar – 1 oz Pineapple juice – 1/2 oz Orange liqueur – 2 dashes Angostura bitters – Pineapple wedge (for garnish) Alebrije Step by Step Mixing Guide – Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. – Add 2 oz of Mezcal…
The Lust for Life stands as one of modern mixology’s most compelling achievements, demonstrating how unexpected ingredient combinations can create something truly extraordinary. This sophisticated cocktail marries the earthy, smoky essence of mezcal with the oxidized nuttiness of amontillado sherry and the bright tropical notes of pineapple juice, resulting in a drink that challenges preconceptions…
