12 Best Mezcal Cocktails for a Perfect Day at the Beach

Mezcal Cocktails for Beach

Nothing beats a sun-soaked afternoon with salt on your skin, a cooler within reach, and a chilled drink that feels tailor-made for beach life. Mezcal, with its smoky backbone and bright agave lift, fits this setting perfectly. Done right, it turns a simple highball or sour into something special without adding hassle. We prepared a … Read more

15 Mezcal Cocktails Every Bartender Should Learn First

A lineup of colorful Mezcal cocktails on a bar, each garnished and served over ice or in classic glassware

Thereโ€™s something about mezcal that stops you in your tracks. Maybe itโ€™s the way it lingersโ€”smoky, earthy, a little wild. Maybe itโ€™s the stories behind it, roasted in stone pits, made by hand, rooted in centuries-old traditions from Oaxaca and beyond. But for bartenders, mezcal is a statement. And if youโ€™re working behind a bar … Read more

Best Smoky Cocktails to Try (Beyond Mezcal Margaritas)

Smoky Cocktails to Try

A mezcal margarita kicks the door open. Bright lime, sweet agave, and raw smoke pour across the tongue in one clean punch. It works because it breaks the rules. It hits with contrast. People taste it and think they found the edge. But they are standing at the entrance. Smoke can do more. A smoky … Read more