This cocktail, named after the Mexican state of Oaxaca, is a variation of the classic Old Fashioned. It combines mezcal with agave nectar and Angostura bitters.

Recipe:

• 2 oz Mezcal KUZCA “Lucha” (Tobalá)
• 0.25 oz Agave honey
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Flamed orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

1. In an old fashioned glass, add all ingredients except the orange peel.
2. Stir with ice until well-chilled and strain into a chilled old fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
3. Flame the orange peel just above the cocktail to release essential oils.
4. Add the flamed peel as a garnish.
5. Salud!

This cocktail combines equal parts of mezcal and Green Chartreuse, along with maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice.

Recipe:

• 3/4 oz Mezcal KUZCA “Lucía” (Ensamble Espadín/Cuishe)
• 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
• 3/4 oz maraschino liqueur
• 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
• Lime peel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with a lime peel.
4. Salud!

This variation of the classic Negroni replaces gin with mezcal, along with Campari and sweet vermouth.

Recipe:

• 1 oz Mezcal KUZCA “María” (Espadín)
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• Orange twist for garnish

Instructions:

• In an old fashioned glass, add ice.
• Pour in the mezcal, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
• Gently stir with a mixing spoon.
• Garnish with an orange twist.
• Salud!