Category: Mezcal Cocktail Recipes

If you’re a Tequila drinker, once you discover Mezcal, you realise a whole new
world has opened up! These cocktail recipes are ones that are build for
Mezcal, but if you find yourself liking the flavours, you can also try
some
Tequila based cocktails with Mezcal instead of the Tequila. You may
find that you’re surprised at how much difference Mezcal makes to a cocktail.
It can be similar to Tequila, of course, but also different enough to
make a whole new drink. So enjoy these Mezcal cocktail, you’re sure to
enjoy them!

A Mezcal Mai Tai cocktail with a ceramic skull next to it.

Mezcal Mai Tai Recipe

June 26, 2023

As the name would suggest, the Mezcal Mai Tai is a riff on the standard Tiki cocktail classic, the Mai Tai. The Mezcal in this recipe gives a smokier flavour to the cocktail and some interest to an old favourite.Another (albeit small) change from our recipe is that this recipe calls for Triple Sec rather […]

Mezcal Mule Recipe

May 30, 2022

Cocktail Recipes, Mezcal Cocktail Recipes

A variation of the well known Moscow Mule, the Mezcal Mule goes all out with not only Mezcal, Lime Juice, and Ginger Beer, it also adds Cucumber, Agave Nectar, and Passion Fruit Puree. If you want to spice it up further, you can also add a garnish of chile powder for even more fun!While the […]

Naked and Famous Cocktail Recipe

May 10, 2024

Cocktail Recipes, Mezcal Cocktail Recipes

The Naked and Famous is another variation on the the wonderful Last Word cocktail. The Last Word is a great cocktail, so there are a lot of ways to riff on it, use it for inspiration, and make something a little bit different. Is the Naked and Famous better than the Last Word? That's up […]

An Oaxaca Old Fashioned cocktail in front of a picture of David Bowie.

Oaxaca Old Fashioned Recipe (Mezcal Old Fashioned)

August 15, 2022

Cocktail Recipes, Mezcal Cocktail Recipes, Tequila Cocktail Recipes

You can make an Old Fashioned out of pretty much anything. While the traditional Old Fashioned is Bourbon based, the formula for any Old Fashioned is base spirit, some sort of sweetener (like Simple Syrup), and some bitters. Sometimes also called a Mezcal Old Fashioned, The Oaxaca Old Fashioned takes this simple formula and brings […]

A close up photo of a Oaxaca Sour with a mixing spoon in the foreground.

Oaxaca Sour Recipe (Mezcal Sour)

April 20, 2022

Cocktail Recipes, Mezcal Cocktail Recipes, Sour Cocktail Recipes

This is a very interesting Mezcal based cocktail. Very similar to a New York Sour, this cocktail uses Mezcal instead of Whiskey for a smokey, bold flavour. We've found people either love or hate this cocktail, so it's worth trying. Perhaps you can make a batch with friends and have a debate.Regardless, make sure to […]

Two Smokey Arroyo cocktails served in jam jars.

Smokey Arroyo Recipe

Cocktail Recipes, Mezcal Cocktail Recipes, Sour Cocktail Recipes

This is a fun Mezcal based cocktail that may remind you of a Margarita, with a little bit more. We're not sure where the name came from, but an arroyo is a creek in an arid region, which kind of suits this cocktail. If you don't have Mezcal on hand, don't be tempted to use […]