Mezcal is special stuff, and you don’t need to make elaborate mezcal cocktails to appreciate the agave spirit’s layered, complex flavor. But if you do feel like making a mixed drink at home, you’re missing out if you don’t have a bottle of mezcal on hand. Once you’ve got one, the sky’s the limit. While it’s delicious on its own, we also love to pair mezcal with fresh citrus (or pineapple!) or savory vegetables. It’s lovely in a spicy drink and in a stirred, brooding one. The mezcal cocktail recipes below offer a range of our favorite options to sip with whoever you’ve invited over for drinks.
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