What mixes good with mezcal?

What mixes good with mezcal?

5 Mezcal Cocktail Mixers

• Ginger Beer. Ginger Beer is used in a Moscow Mule, but it’s better in a Mezcal (or Mexican) Mule!
• Grapefruit Soda. Grapefruit soda, when found in glass bottles, is usually made with real sugar.
• Seltzer.
• Beer.
• Apple Cider.
• Don’t Forget the Salt.
• Shaken or Stirred?
• It’s Not a Party Without Ice.

How do you traditionally drink mezcal?

Sip it neat “The best way to drink mezcal will always be clean, in small sips similar to small kisses, always accompanied by a little water to cleanse the palate and hydrate,” Medina says. “In this way you can appreciate the different flavors and aromas of mezcal.”

What do you use mezcal for?

If you want to drink your mezcal like they do in Mexico—or in any traditional bar that’s well-stocked in agave spirits—you serve the spirit in copitas (shallow clay cups). It is also common for mezcal to be served in vaso veladora, small glasses commonly used by the Catholic church to hold candles.

What is Mexican mezcal?

Mezcal is a distilled spirit that has recently experienced a sharp rise in popularity. While it’s often confused with tequila because they’re both from Mexico and made from agave plants, the similarities end there. They are made in different regions using distinct methodologies and have unique flavor profiles.

Do you sip or shoot mezcal?

So neat it is. But whatever you do, “don’t shoot it,” says Marco Ochoa, the owner of Mezcaloteca, one of Oaxaca City’s most revered mezcal bars. Instead, he recommends breathing in the aroma, just as you would with a glass of wine, before taking a small sip and swishing the liquid around in your mouth.

Can you get drunk off mezcal?

Does Mezcal Get You High? You can experience the same feeling of euphoria and energized when you use mezcal as you do when you use stimulants. As a result, Mezcal has no additives or sweeteners, unlike other alcoholic beverages (like vodka which does have different flavors infusions).

How do you store mezcal after opening?

To maximize the shelf life of mezcal for quality purposes, store in a cool dry area away from direct heat or sunlight; keep tightly closed when not in use.

Can mezcal go bad?

The shelf life of mezcal is indefinite, but if mezcal develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, it should be discarded for quality purposes.

Do you drink mezcal with ice?

When mezcal is consumed at room temperature, it is best. The natural congeners that exist in mezcal are similar to those found in most American whiskeys (especially bourbon). Don’t put mezcal in the fridge or freezer, and don’t put ice in the mezcal unless you’re making cocktails with it.