Spirits
Mezcal
Spirit42.5% ABV9 drinks
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Choose this if…
- ✓You enjoy agave-forward, earthy or smoky character.
- ✓There are 9 drinks on WhatDrink using this.
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- ✗You prefer neutral or sweeter spirits.
What is Mezcal?
Mezcal is mapped to the Mezcal reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Mezcal taste like?
smoky, agave, earthy, mineral, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Mezcal profile
Mixability: MediumIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Low
Best used for: margaritas, palomas, spicy drinks, sours
- High-strength spirit (42.5% ABV)
Best For
margaritaspalomasspicy drinkssoursMedium mixability
Drink Profile
Bold intensityDry sweetnessHigh-strength spirit (42.5% ABV)
Best for
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