From exaggerated tales about "worm" rituals to misconceptions on additives and pricing, mezcal is a liquor rife with myths ...

He’s just casually mentioned that the piece of tuna nigiri in my mouth is garnished with ground mezcal-cured agave worm. Like it’s no more interesting than regular seasoning. I thought it took ...

Jose Avila, the chef behind Denver’s La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal, has built a national reputation over the past few years for his rich takes on regional Mexican cuisine.

(“Mezcal” is derived from two Nahuatl words ... Alcohol-cured caterpillars known as maguey worms, to be added to individual bottles for their flavor. Claudio Contreras Koob The shop at Real ...

Ilegal Mezcal 7-Year Añejo is an extremely limited release that should entice any fan of agave spirits—or aged spirits in general. In the world of mezcal, the spirits category, which ...

The US market for mezcal overtook Mexico's in 2019. But as demand soars stateside, small Mexican mezcal producers aren't making the big bucks. While Mexican regulations do require mezcal to be ...

Smoky mezcal and savory bitters are rounded out by sweet-tart lemon juice and tamarind puree in this punchy cocktail. Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary ...