Mezcal
Smoky agave spirit traditionally made in Oaxaca, often perceived as a type of tequila. It’s used in 22 cocktails on Garnish.
Cocktails
Naked & Famous
A modern classic that masterfully balances smoky mezcal with bittersweet Aperol and herbal Yellow Chartreuse, all brightened by fresh lime juice. Created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co in 2011.
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
Reposado tequila meets smoky mezcal, agave and bitters for Phil Ward's modern agave spin on the Old Fashioned.
Naked and Famous
A quintessential modern classic created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co. in 2011. This audacious equal-parts cocktail combines smoky mezcal, honeyed Yellow Chartreuse, bittersweet Aperol, and fresh lime juice in perfect harmony.
Mezcal Old Fashioned
Smoky old fashioned—mezcal stirred with agave nectar and bitters over a large cube.
Medicina Latina
A mezcal Penicillin—mezcal with lime, honey‑ginger syrup, and a tequila float.
Mezcal Negroni
A 1:1:1 riff where earthy mezcal stands in for gin, giving the Italian aperitivo a sultry, agave-smoked backbone.
Mezcal Margarita
A modern classic smoky twist on the beloved Margarita—mezcal's earthy, complex character balanced with fresh lime, agave, and orange liqueur.
Mezcal Mule
A bold and smoky reinterpretation of the classic Moscow Mule, where complex mezcal transforms this refreshing ginger beer highball into a contemplative craft cocktail experience.
Mezcal Sbagliato
A smoky evolution of the Negroni Sbagliato, where mezcal's earthy complexity meets the bittersweet effervescence of Campari, sweet vermouth, and prosecco.
Mezcal Paloma
A smoky reinvention of Mexico's beloved Paloma, where mezcal's earthy complexity transforms the classic grapefruit highball into a sophisticated, layered cocktail.
Oaxacan Hanky Panky
A modern classic that reimagines the early 20th-century Hanky Panky by substituting gin with smoky mezcal, creating a sophisticated and complex drinking experience.
Spicy Oaxaca Old Fashioned
A masterful evolution of Phil Ward's Oaxaca Old Fashioned, introducing calculated heat that elevates the cocktail's smoky, agave-forward soul with a thrilling complex spice.
Equal Parts Smoke
A modern conceptual cocktail embodying the elegant simplicity of equal-parts recipes with the dramatic flair of smoked cocktails. Built on the foundation of the Naked & Famous, it harmoniously balances smoky mezcal with herbal Chartreuse, bittersweet Aperol, and bright lime.
Green Chartreuse Naked and Famous
A bold, herbaceous variation of Joaquín Simó's modern classic, substituting Green Chartreuse for Yellow to create an intense, vegetal, and profoundly complex equal-parts cocktail with assertive mezcal.
Smoky Gland
A modern and assertive variation of the classic Monkey Gland cocktail, where mezcal substitutes gin to create a complex, smoky, and earthy experience that bridges pre-Prohibition sensibilities with contemporary agave appreciation.
Clavo Ahumado
A bold and sophisticated modern classic that brilliantly reimagines the iconic Rusty Nail by substituting Scotch whisky with the earthy, smoky character of mezcal.
Last of the Oaxacans
A modern classic that brilliantly substitutes the gin in a traditional Last Word with the smoky complexity of mezcal.
Mezcal Blood and Sand
A modern, smoky reinterpretation of the contentious Scotch classic, the Blood and Sand, transformed by the complex, layered, and assertive character of mezcal.
Mezcal Boulevardier
A modern classic, a smoky and complex variation of the Prohibition-era Boulevardier that swaps bourbon for mezcal.
Mezcal Coffee Negroni
A modern classic that exemplifies the craft cocktail renaissance, brilliantly fusing the smoky, earthy notes of Mexican mezcal with the rich, roasted bitterness of coffee.
Mezcal Jungle Bird
A modern, smoky reimagining of the classic 1970s tiki cocktail, the Jungle Bird, substituting the traditional rum with mezcal.
Mezcal Tommy's
A modern classic that elevates its parent cocktail, the Tommy's Margarita, into a more complex and contemplative experience by substituting mezcal for tequila.