Once a decentralized spirit produced for Mexican farming families and their communities, mezcal has become an international darling. Drinkers around the world have embraced its intriguing range of flavors both neat and in cocktails, and that interest isn’t going away anytime soon. Where about 1 million liters of mezcal were produced in 2011 — mostly in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca — over 12 million liters were produced in 2024. That’s not just an infusion of interest, it’s an...| VinePair
It’s no secret that I am an avid lover of the mezcals of Durango. In Durango, we find a unique intersection of natural and financial resources, a growing interest and investment in sustainable agriculture and business, and downright delicious agave varieties and distilling traditions. This list is by no means exhaustive, and there are many… The post 10 of the best mezcals from Durango appeared first on Mezcalistas.| Mezcalistas
Is there anything in the realm of agave spirits more derided than a crema de mezcal? I am not a snob when it comes to cream alcohols. My grandfather had a shot of “shootin sherry” (Harveys Bristol Cream) several times a week and he passed his love of that down to me. I eventually “discovered”… The post The case for cremas, or Why crema de mezcal merits your consideration appeared first on Mezcalistas.| Mezcalistas
Watermelon is the ultimate summer flavor, so let's make the ultimate summer Margarita with my easy watermelon syrup! You can make Watermelon Margaritas a few different ways, but this is by far my favorite method. But if you want to make a frozen or blended Watermelon Marg or just make a quick watermelon syrup in … The post Watermelon Margarita Recipe (3 Ingredients) appeared first on Moody Mixologist.| Moody Mixologist
In our on-going video series, Notes from the Lab, we interviewed BevTest drinks trade panelists after their blind tastings for BevTest’s 2025 World Spirits Championships’ Agave Spirits competition to get their insights into various topics and trends in the world of Agave Spirits. (30s-1:15m view time each) Notes from the Lab – State of Smoke: […] The post Notes from the Lab – 2025 Agave Spirits appeared first on Beverage Testing Institute.| Beverage Testing Institute
Mezcal and Reposado are both popular Mexican spirits made from agave. They may look similar in a glass, but mezcal and Reposado are not the same. They have different ingredients and flavors. What is the difference between mezcal and Reposado? Mezcal is a Mexican spirit made from various types of agave, whereas Reposado is a […]| Pediaa.Com
Why mix up cocktails one at a time when you can make a batch? This pitcher paloma cocktail recipe is so refreshing everyone will want a glass. Don't forget the Tajin-salt rim! The post Pitcher Paloma Cocktail Recipe first appeared on The Spiffy Cookie.| The Spiffy Cookie
Previously, I explained several reasons why this blog has gone on hiatus, and explained that my thoughts about beer will be posted alongside my utterances about everything else, over yonder at NA Confidential.| The Potable Curmudgeon
Tonight at the Lehrhaus in Somerville I’m sampling Milagro Tequila Silver 100% de agave. For folks new to some part of this, you might want to ask “Wait, what exactly is a tequila,” or possibly “What is a Lehrhaus?” To answer the first question, let’s offer an analogy: Whiskey is a spirit distilled from fermented […]| Distilled Sunshine
The Mezcal Ginger cocktail is an invigorating drink that combines smokiness, spice, and a refreshing citrus note.| Mixop
The Mezcal Hibiscus Margarita is vibrant and combines the earthy, smoky essence of mezcal with hibiscus's tart, floral notes.| Mixop
Master the mezcal margarita. Our recipe balances smoky mezcal with bright citrus for a cocktail that's both familiar and excitingly new.| Pass The Sushi
I am excited to have just released the new and improved version of my book: Holy Smoke! It's Mezcal! The Revised 2nd Edition. I think it is bigger, better, and more in-depth than the 1st edition. In fact, I would venture to say that it goes far deeper than any other mezcal book. It's 272| Mezcal PhD
I have known Asis Cortes since 2013. It was in the early days of this Mezcal PhD blog, and I had been invited to a tasting in the East Village for a new mezcal called El Jolgorio. Yes, it is amazing how far mezcal has come in the last nine years. In 2013, practically no […] The post Mezcal Dixeebe Hits the Market first appeared on Mezcal PhD.| Mezcal PhD
We all know these are weird times we are living in. I live in NYC, and there is an unsettling calm to our lives; no traffic, relatively few people out and about, everything closed, no Naked Cowboy in Times Square, and a million other oddities. Yes, this is largely true everywhere, but perhaps the contrast […] The post Buy Mezcal Futures – A Great Cause (Updated) first appeared on Mezcal PhD.| Mezcal PhD
Many of you may know the storied tequila brand, Porfidio. While Patron may have been the first widely-marketed premium tequila sold in the US, there was nothing like Porfidio in the late ’90s to early 2000s. You might not remember the name, but you certainly remember the “Cactus Bottle”. It captured the imagination then and […] The post The Arc From Porfidio to Mezcal: My Agave Journey Comes Full Circle first appeared on Mezcal PhD.| Mezcal PhD
I first published this post in 2012. At the time, mezcal was little known. And while the battle for recognition is still uphill, mezcal is far more popular today than it was back then. Since 2012, mezcal sales are up almost four times, and the vast majority of bars, restaurants and liquor stores, carry at […] The post Tequila vs. Mezcal first appeared on Mezcal PhD.| Mezcal PhD
The Gardener cocktail from Matsuhisa Vail is one of the most unique and enjoyable drinks I've ever had. Not to mention, it's easy to make at home!| Slightly Pretentious
When I developed this cocktail in 2020, I had just discovered Charanda—a sugarcane-based spirit distilled in Mexico. The bottle that I was specifically enjoying was Uruapan’s Charanda Blanco.…| The Humble Garnish