Spirits

Mezcal

Spirit
42.5% ABV
9 drinks

What is Mezcal?

Mezcal is a Mexican distilled alcoholic beverage made entirely from maguey or agave, produced by distilling fermented juices extracted from cooked mature agave heads within the protected Mezcal denomination.

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You enjoy agave-forward, earthy or smoky character.
✓There are 9 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

Skip if…

✗You prefer neutral or sweeter spirits.

At a Glance

69 kcalCalories

42.5%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

SpiritType

9Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What does Mezcal taste like?

smoky, agave, earthy, mineral, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Ways to use mezcal

Cocktails (9)

Flavour profile

AgaveEarthyMineralSmoky

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–59.15 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 9 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 230
Sugar (per 100 ml): 0 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 0 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoCompatible
Low-CarbCompatible
Low-SugarCompatible
VeganCompatible
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Reviewed substitutes

TequilaCleaner and less smoky agave profile.

Reviewed ingredient substitution guidance. Results can vary by brand, quantity and preparation. These substitutions have not been tested in every individual recipe.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-22T00:39:18.100672+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Mezcal — common questions

What are the most popular cocktails made with Mezcal?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Mezcal include Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal, El Molino, La Vita Dulce. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.