Mezcal is a smoky twist on traditional tequila and there’s a reason everyone is drinking it — here’s everything you need to know to start sipping the popular spirit.

Mezcal and tequila both come from agave, but they use different kinds, are made in different places, and have unique ...

They're Labeled Differently. Tequila and mezcal each have their own systems of classification.Tequila comes in blanco, reposado, and añejo varieties, and cristalino; here's more information on ...

These excellent mezcal cocktail recipes include a mezcal margarita, mezcal negroni, mezcal sour, and even a mezcal Paloma. Try the best mezcal cocktails to enjoy the versatile agave-based spirit.

Tequila is running up the popularity charts. And, no doubt, it will be hot for Cinco de Mayo cocktails. While everyone is zigging, why not zag. Get into the spirit with mezcal.

Miguel Alvarez, importer and distributor of mezcal in Texas, pours a shot of Con Toda el Alma, an ancestral mezcal, during a photoshoot at Valle in Dallas’ Bishop Arts District on Wednesday, May ...

Mezcal’s star continues to rise, as the Mexican spirit enjoys a steady uptick in consumption. Between 2017 and 2022, the number of mezcal brands being imported to the United States grew by 97% ...

If you missed National Mezcal Day, don’t worry—mezcal is always in season. Mezcal isn’t just tequila’s smoky cousin., it even has its own holiday!But let’s be honest: limiting your ...

Expand your Cinco de Mayo drink options with smoky mezcal and intense sotol, two lesser-known Mexican spirits. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close. Quick Look- ...

Stir together espadín mezcal, lemon juice, simple syrup, Key lime juice, and fine sea salt in a large pitcher. Stir in sparkling water and ice cubes. Pour mixture evenly into 6 ice-filled glasses ...

Expo Tequila and Mezcal 2025 will be held Saturday, May 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony. Tickets are available at expotequilamezcal.com.