“The Mezcal Sbagliato emerged from the modern craft cocktail movement as a natural evolution of the Negroni family tree. Building on the viral success of the Negroni Sbagliato and the rising popularity of mezcal in the 21st century, this contemporary creation substitutes gin with smoky Mexican mezcal. The drink represents the globalization of cocktail culture, fusing Italian aperitivo traditions with artisanal Mexican spirits. While it lacks a single documented origin, it embodies the experimental spirit of craft bartenders who continuously reimagine classic templates with premium ingredients.”