Mezcal

Mezcal for Cocktails

Explore our selection of mezcal chosen for cocktails, from smoky citrus drinks to modern agave classics. Distinctive roasted agave, earthy notes and gentle smoke make mezcal one of the most expressive spirits behind the bar.

What Is Mezcal?

Mezcal is a Mexican agave spirit traditionally produced by cooking agave before fermentation and distillation. This process can give mezcal its characteristic combination of roasted agave, smoke, fruit, herbs and earthy flavours, although the exact profile varies considerably between producers and agave varieties.

Mezcal in Cocktails

Mezcal works particularly well with fresh citrus, agave syrup, bitter aperitifs and herbal liqueurs. It can form the base of a cocktail or replace tequila in familiar recipes when a deeper, smokier agave character is wanted.

• Naked and Famous — mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol and fresh lime create a smoky, herbal and bittersweet modern classic.
• Mezcal Margarita — mezcal brings roasted agave and smoke to the fresh lime character of a Margarita.
• Mezcal Negroni — a smoky agave variation on the classic bittersweet aperitif cocktail.
• Mezcal Paloma — grapefruit and lime provide a refreshing citrus contrast to mezcal.

Our Mezcal Choice

Del Maguey VIDA Mezcal Clásico is a versatile choice for cocktail making, with enough roasted agave and smoky character to remain present alongside citrus, aperitifs and herbal liqueurs. It is particularly well suited to the Naked and Famous.

Selected for Cocktail Making

Our mezcal selection focuses on bottles that work particularly well in mixed drinks. The aim is a clear agave character and enough intensity to remain noticeable once combined with fresh juices, liqueurs, syrups and other cocktail ingredients.

Build a Complete Cocktail Kit

Making a mezcal cocktail? Choose your recipe and select 6, 12, 24 or 48 drinks. Quantities are calculated for you, making it easy to get the right amount of mezcal and the other ingredients needed for your cocktails.