Nowadays, the presence of a mezcal cocktail on the menu speaks volumes about the quality of a bar or eatery. Mezcal is a Mexican liquor that can be made from up to 30 different agave plants, unlike tequila, which can only be made from the blue agave plant. Mezcal gets its distinctive smokiness from the process of smoking agave over underground coals. For a sweet balance, many bartenders mix mezcal with berries, and some even use smoked salt to intensify the smoky flavor. Ready to sample some of this unique spirit’s charms?
