Mezcal - Wikipedia Mezcal ( mɛˈskæl ⓘ, Latin American Spanish: [mesˈkal] ⓘ), sometimes spelled mescal, is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave Agaves or magueys are endemic to the Americas and found globally as ornamental plants
What Is Mezcal? - Taste of Home Mezcal is having a moment in cocktails Here’s everything to know about the smoky spirit, and why it’s becoming more popular than tequila
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Mezcal | Agave, Plant, History, Tequila | Britannica Mezcal, also spelled mescal, is a distilled alcoholic beverage derived from the fermented juice of the baked core of the agave plant and traditionally made in Mexico
What Is Mezcal? A Guide to Agave Varieties and More - Liquor. com Mezcal is made with agave hearts that are roasted in underground pits, imparting the smoky and savory qualities many associate with the spirit Most mezcal is made in the Mexican state of Oaxaca Mezcal can legally be made with more than 40 varieties of agave