Smoky Flavor
Cocktails featuring smoky notes.
Blood and Santa
A festive twist on Blood and Sand with Islay Scotch, cherry liqueur, Fernet-Branca, and fresh clementine juice—a holiday-themed modern classic.
Blood & Sanguinello
A modern interpretation of the Prohibition-era Blood and Sand cocktail, elevated by using distinctly flavored Sanguinello blood orange juice for a complex, balanced drink that bridges classic sensibilities with the modern palate.
Bourbon Penicillin
A significant variation of the modern classic Penicillin, substituting bourbon for Scotch whisky. This swap creates a more approachable yet equally complex drink, trading smoky and peaty notes for the sweeter, fuller-bodied profile of bourbon.
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.
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.
Frozen Penicillin
A refreshing frozen delight, transforming Sam Ross's revered Scotch sour into a playful yet masterful slushy.
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.
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 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 Negroni
A 1:1:1 riff where earthy mezcal stands in for gin, giving the Italian aperitivo a sultry, agave-smoked backbone.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Penicillin
Sam Ross's modern classic marries blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, lemon and a smoky Islay float for soothing warmth.
Rob Roy
The Scotch Manhattan—blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters stirred silky cold with a cherry garnish.
Rusty Compass
A modern craft cocktail that brilliantly reimagines the classic Rusty Nail, steering it into smokier, more complex territory with peated Scotch, Drambuie, and Cherry Heering.
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.
Smoky Nail
A bold variation of the classic Rusty Nail where smoky Islay Scotch whisky replaces the traditional Highland malt, adding layers of peat smoke, brine, and medicinal complexity to the honeyed sweetness of Drambuie.
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.
White Mezcal Negroni
A modern classic that brilliantly marries the smoky, earthy notes of Mexican mezcal with the floral bitterness of French aperitifs, creating a sophisticated variation on the White Negroni structure.