What is the difference between tequila and mezcal?

What is the difference between tequila and mezcal?

Mezcal (traditionally spelled mescal) is a Mexican distilled spirit that is made from the agave plant. … Tequila is made from a single type of agave plant – the agave tequilana (blue agave) – and can only be produced in the state of Jalisco and in small parts of four other states.

What can I mix with mezcal?

Simply mix a splash of mezcal with honey simple syrup (plain honey also works well!), ginger beer, fresh lime juice, and ice; give it a little stir, and you're good to go.

What does mezcal taste like?

Mezcal doesn't have to taste like smoke. Some bartenders feel the descriptor undercuts the spirit: Mezcal can taste a little charred because of the way it's produced, but you might also try some with floral, fruity, or earthy notes.

Is mezcal stronger than tequila?

Mezcal can be made from over 25 types of agave. Both Tequila and Mezcal have their own Domination of Origin BUT Mezcal has to be made with 100% agave while Tequila can be mixed with up to 49% other alcohol. … Most Tequila is bottled (and aggregated alcohol) outside of Mexico. Tequila can only have blue agave.