mezcal
Give Trump the Middle Finger by Drinking This Mezcal Tonight
A grand total of 75 bars around the world—some located in areas as far away as the UK, Lithuania, and the Cayman Islands—will be participating in a synchronized shot in protest of the Republican presidential candidate tonight.
Why the Bartending World Is Pissed at Jon Taffer of ‘Bar Rescue'
Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer has screamed at more than his fair share of bartenders and operators. The tables have turned, however, as a recent interview with Taffer has a sizable chunk of the bar and spirits community calling him out.
You Should Be Drinking Mezcal with Vietnamese Food
After spending years cooking in Ho Chi Minh City, chef Shawn Pham returned to LA to open Simbal, where he's turning banh mi into salad and larb into tartare.
We Spoke to Cheech About His Mezcal, Weed, and Art
His triple-distilled Tres Papalotes mezcal is sourced exclusively from wild cupreata agaves in Guerrero, Mexico and clocks in at a smooth 46-percent alcohol. Is it a coincidence that he chose one of the smokiest liquors on the planet for the job? Of...
The Gringo's Guide to Drinking in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City lies at the epicenter of Mexico's burgeoning mezcal industry. But mezcal is only one of the many intoxicants available, and we wanted to try them all.
The Art of Making Mezcal in Oaxaca
I recently found myself making a batch of mezcal de pechuga—a special holiday version of the Oaxacan spirit that incorporates a raw turkey breast into the distillation process—at a backwoods still in Southern Mexico.
Sex Dolls and Period Blood Paintings Deflate the Donald
Say what you will about the Donald Trump, he's providing some good inspiration.
This Mezcal Is Served with a Side of Scorpion
“The whole scorpion is edible and it’s full of protein,” the bartender assured me just before I popped the booze-soaked arachnid between my teeth at Reyes Salón Cantina, a Guadalajara bar famous for its scorpion shots.
How This Psychic Feeds the Dead
To honor the dead during Dia de los Muertos, one clairvoyant channels the dead with an altar of delicious food and beverages for deceased children and adults alike.
Why Batman Is Saving Your Glass of Tequila
Read the full interview from our latest podcast, in which editor-in-chief Helen Hollyman speaks to legendary bat conservationist, Rodrigo Medellín, about how he's helping save your glass of tequila.
Ceviche de Aguja with Ginger and Mezcal Recipe
The earthy, smoky flavor of the mezcal sets up both the sharpness of the citrus in the marinade and the fattiness of the avocado. When shopping for marlin, look for a lean fillet with no fatty layers between the muscle—that fat is too chewy for a...