Mezcal negroni

An earthy twist on a classic cocktail, this 3-ingredient Mezcal Negroni recipe will surprise your tastebuds in the best way.

Mezcal Negroni is a twist on a classic cocktail. Smoky mezcal pairs well with bitter Campari and sweet vermouth. You need to try this version!

Although I love to get crafty with cocktails, I don't always want to spend an excessive amount of time doing so. By making sure to keep two different spirits, 2 types of vermouth, and Campari on my bar cart I never have to worry. With those ingredients, almost any drink is within reach, especially N

This mezcal Negroni riff from Hello Stranger in Oakland matches the agave spirit's earthiness with the herbaceous aroma of rosemary.

A go-to mezcal cocktail – the smoked marasca (a bartaco copycat recipe)! This mezcal cocktail is my go-to from bartaco. It’s a little smoky, a little spicy, and a little sweet. I once nearly lost my cool because they took it off the menu. But, because I’m (generally) a level-headed person, I did not. Instead, I asked […]

Americans have been ordering classic cocktails with mezcal instead of the typical spirits. One of the most popular is the mezcal Negroni, in which the gin is replaced with the smoky agave spirit. The switch works well because mezcal is as assertive in its flavors as gin is, and can stand up to flavorful tough customers like sweet vermouth and Campari. A number of different mezcals work well in this mix; Del Maguey’s Vida brand is a good place to start in your experimenting.

In the Mezcal Negroni Sour from Il Porcellino in Chicago, orange juice brings a little sunshine to the mezcal Negroni framework.

Combine mezcal with sweet vermouth and Campari for a Mezcal Negroni—a complex cocktail that manages to be smoky, sweet, and bitter in every sip.

The Rosemary Mezcal Negroni is a fun twist on the classic cocktail. It employs rosemary-infused Campari and a flamed rosemary garnish.

Follow this step-by-step Mezcal Negroni recipe and craft the smoky Negroni variation at home in just five few minutes.