

We've heard that the deep rich flavor makes the drink taste strong but the alcohol level is about the same as a standard 'rita. We recommend this cocktail if you love margaritas but are also a mezcal fan who enjoys the hint of smoke.

If you’re up for it: fried chapulines (crickets) are the perfect crunchy drinking snack.Īdd a splash of smokiness to a margarita with mezcal. Pair this Mezcal Margarita with any Oaxacan foods especially mole, pisole and tlayuda. When choosing mezcal look for a producer who uses traditional methods: roasting the agave hearts in a pit to impart the unique sweet and smoky flavor. Mezcal can be made with many more types of agave and the geographic territories are wider.Tequila can only be produced from Blue Weber agave ( agave tequilana) mainly in the Jalisco region of Mexico.Both are made with agave but tequila has more specific regulations.

What’s the difference between tequila and mezcal? When it comes down to semantics tequila is a type of mezcal but here’s an easy way to understand the major differences: We love this combo of smooth, mellow IXÁ Silver tequila, with the tartness of lime and the earthiness of mezcal.ĭid you know margarita‘s are one of the most popular cocktails in the United States and tequila is the spirit of choice in our home State, California? With all that drinking, it’s good to understand the terms. We’ve heard that the deep rich flavor makes the drink taste strong but the alcohol level is about the same as a standard ‘rita. Add a splash of smokiness to a margarita with mezcal.
