Mezcal Cocktail Pairings with Mexican Food: A Flavor Guide for the Curious Drinker
There’s a moment—usually somewhere between the first sip and the second bite—when things click. Smoke meets citrus. Earthiness brushes up against heat. Something sharp softens. Something familiar turns unexpected. That’s mezcal. For years, mezcal was misunderstood. Filed away as tequila’s louder, rougher cousin. Too smoky. Too intense. Too much. But those who lingered with it—really lingered—noticed something else. A depth that didn’t
