Mezcal
Cocktails with Mezcal
Smoky agave drinks — Mezcal Margaritas and equal-parts modern classics that swap tequila for a joven mezcal.
Mezcal sits on our tequila spirit hub for browsing, but “cocktails with mezcal” is its own query: recipes that name mezcal, not blanco tequila. A balanced joven mezcal is enough for both drinks in this list.
Mezcal cocktail FAQ
Can I use tequila instead of mezcal?
In a pinch, yes, but you lose the smoke that defines Mezcal Margarita and Naked and Famous. Pantry matching treats mezcal and tequila as different bottles.
What mezcal style works in cocktails?
A joven (unaged) mezcal with moderate smoke. Save heavily peated or rare bottles for sipping; citrus and Aperol do a lot of the work here.