Sip and Savor: 17 Bar-Worthy Mezcal or Mescal Cocktails to Make at Home

Hello Everyone! Welcome to SasVibe. Mezcal or mescal, a traditional Mexican spirit with a distinctive smoky flavor, is a versatile base for a variety of cocktails. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet evening, these 17 mezcal cocktails are perfect for any occasion. Below are some delicious and easy-to-make mezcal cocktails that will bring the bar experience to your home.

1. Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz triple sec
• Salt for rimming
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a glass with salt.
2. Combine mezcal, lime juice, and triple sec in a shaker with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into the glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

2. Oaxaca Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz mezcal
• 0.5 oz reposado tequila
• 1 tsp agave nectar
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
2. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
3. Garnish with an orange twist.

3. Mezcal Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• Ginger beer
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine mezcal and lime juice in a glass.
2. Fill with ice and top with ginger beer.
3. Garnish with a lime wedge.

4. Smoky Paloma

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Club soda
• Grapefruit slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine mezcal, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with a grapefruit slice.

5. Spicy Mezcal Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz lime juice
• 0.75 oz agave nectar
• 2 slices jalapeño
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker.
2. Add mezcal, lime juice, and agave nectar with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

6. Mezcal Negroni

Ingredients:

• 1 oz mezcal
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 1 oz Campari
• Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
2. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

7. Pineapple Mezcal Smash

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Pineapple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Garnish with a pineapple slice.

8. Mezcal Collins

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Club soda
• Lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine mezcal, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wheel.

9. Mezcal and Tonic

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• Tonic water
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add mezcal and top with tonic water.
3. Garnish with a lime wedge.

10. Mezcal Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz mezcal
• 1 oz espresso
• 0.5 oz coffee liqueur
• Coffee beans for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with coffee beans.

11. Mezcal Mojito

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Fresh mint leaves
• Club soda
• Mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a glass.
2. Add mezcal, lime juice, and ice.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.

12. Mezcal Bloody Mary

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 4 oz tomato juice
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 2 dashes hot sauce
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• Celery stick for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Garnish with a celery stick.

13. Mezcal Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

14. Mezcal Caipirinha

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tsp sugar
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle lime wedges and sugar in a glass.
2. Add mezcal and ice.
3. Stir well and garnish with a lime wedge.

15. Mezcal Daisy

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 0.5 oz orange liqueur
• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Garnish with a lemon twist.

16. Mezcal Punch

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz mezcal
• 1 oz orange juice
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• orange slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Garnish with a orange slice.

17. Mezcal Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Garnish with a lemon twist.

With these 17 mezcal cocktails, you can bring the flavors of a professional bar into your home. Each recipe offers a unique twist on traditional cocktails, showcasing the versatility and depth of mezcal. Enjoy experimenting with these recipes and discovering your new favorite drink!