Have you ever heard of mezcal?
This liquor originates from Mexico, but it is different from tequila. It is actually made from the same plant, but the process of making mezcal is quite different from that of making tequila. This produces a drink that has a distinct flavor and character.
Although mezcal has been popular in Mexico for quite some time, it’s finally starting to gain popularity outside of its home country. You can make tons of delicious drinks and cocktails with mezcal, or even sip it alone.
Mezcal is made from the agave plant, just like tequila. However, the type of agave plant used to make tequila is the blue agave variety of the plant, which typically isn’t used for mezcal.
Mezcal is made by smoking the “fruit” part of the agave plant underground and then using it to make a distilled beverage. The smoking of the fruit gives mezcal a distinct “smoky” flavor that almost gives it a scotch-like character.
After being smoked and distilled, mezcal is aged in oak barrels for several months. Once this process is finished, it’s ready to drink.
If you can find mezcal in your country, be sure to give it a try. Even if you don’t like tequila, you might end up enjoying this unique beverage.
