Pamplemousse au Poivre Named “Cocktail of the Year”
San Francisco barman H. Joseph Ehrmann created the Pamplemousse au Poivre, a mezcal sour with a unique kick.
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Tequila vs. Mezcal Cheat Sheet
Breaking down the differences between tequila and mezcal.
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Featured Bevvy: Smoke Show
A harmonious combination of gin, mezcal, lemon, ginger, and bitters.
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Reservas de la Biosfera Mezcal Review
It’s for the environment. That’s what you can tell yourself when pour an extra glass of Reservas de la Biosfera, a new limited-release mezcal from Mezcales de Leyenda. Reserves de la Biosfera is one of four new releases, each of…
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Featured Bevvy: Strawberry Sotol Highball
DC’s Espita Mezcaleria is showcasing Mexico’s lesser-known spirit in this sotol-spiked cocktail.
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Featured Bevvy: Escorpion Cocktail
This smoky, tiki-inspired mezcal-and-tequila drink is perfect for fighting the summer heat.
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Featured Bevvy: the Ruffian Cocktail
A mezcal-spiked cocktail from Salt & Char.
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Cráneo Mezcal Review
Cráneo is an organic mezcal produced by 123 Spirits, the makers of the 123 Organic Tequila line. It exists outside the main line, acting as a sort of sister product to the tequila. And last week, I had the opportunity…
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What Is Cinco de Mayo, and Why Do Americans Celebrate It?
More than just an excuse to drink Margaritas, this holiday has a storied history.
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The Best Mezcal Under $50
And no, none of them have worms in the bottle.
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Gem & Bolt Mezcal Review
Gem & Bolt’s unique packaging is no accident. The female co-founders of this new mezcal brand are artists, and they’ve clearly left their mark on the bottle—and more. Gem & Bolt claims to be the first available mezcal made with…
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Kimo Sabe Joven Mezcal Review
Kimo Sabe Mezcal is a relatively new entrant to the market, first appearing in 2015 and then gaining some recognition this year for winning a gold medal and “Best of Class International Specialty Spirit” from the American Distilling Institute….
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Celebrate Grand Marnier Day with The Aventura Cocktail!
A Bevvy original, featuring the smokiness of mezcal, the freshness of mint, and the sweetness of seasonal berries—further enhanced by the lively flavors of St. Germain and the spirit of the day, Grand Marnier.
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Tres Papalote Mezcal Review
Tres Papalote Mezcal is a new entrant to the category, and one that’s sporting a famous face behind the label: Cheech Marin. The actor and comedian best known as one half of the Cheech and Chong duo serves as brand…
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6 Mezcal Cocktails for Summer
Mezcal is taking America by storm. Show off your skills this summer with these fantastic, smoky, refreshing recipes!
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Summer Cocktails: Tom Collins, Gin Fizz, and a New Mezcal Fizz
Classic fizzes, meet your match: the Burning Berry, a refreshing mezcal fizz for summer from the Cocktail Lab.
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The Aventura Cocktail
In the inaugural episode of Bevvy’s Cocktail Lab, our resident mixologist has some fun with mezcal and fresh raspberries.
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Mezcal Amarás Review
Mezcal Amarás is a new-to-the-United States mezcal that was just recently introduced by Anchor Distilling Company. It’s a collaborative effort, handcrafted by five master mezcaleros in the village of San Juan del Río in Oaxaca, Mexico. Mezcal Amarás is made…
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A Spirited Dinner with Mezcal El Silencio
One of our favorite activities at Tales of the Cocktail is attending a spirited dinner. Neither as festive as the brand-sponsored parties nor as hectic as the tasting rooms, a spirited dinner is typically a relaxed affair that allows you…
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Ilegal Reposado Mezcal Review
Ilegal Mezcal is a small batch mezcal hailing from the Oaxaca region of Mexico. While the spirit is very much legal, the name is a tribute to the brand’s illicit beginnings. Brand owner John Rexer, in a quest to find…
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