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How to Drink

How to Drink

Mezcal, whether artisanal or ancestral, is a celebratory spirit. Made by hand with great care and nurtured by the maestros themselves, we are honored to share Mezcal Vago with you, in good company.

How to Drink

Neat

As a spirit with a history spanning hundreds of years, we take great pride in drinking mezcal the way it was originally intended, in a copita, just as the mezcaleros do. This is a spirit to be savored, so slow sipping is suggested. To experience the full breadth of the Mezcal Vago portfolio, we recommend sipping mezcals from each of the Vago producers side-by-side. Take in their varying notes and aromas influenced by the terroir they come from and the maestro they were created by.

Cocktails

When not sipping neat, the right cocktail strikes a balance that enhances the mezcal’s notes. We recommend only using Elote and Espadín for cocktailing to reserve the integrity of limited batches and specialty editions. Crafted specially for Vago by mezcal mixologists, here are our favorites to enjoy.

Vago Old Fashioned 

2 oz Mezcal Vago Espadín
1/2 oz Guava simple syrup
1 dash of Angostura bitters
1 barspoon Amaro Braulio (optional)

Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, then strain into a rocks glass over large cube. Garnish with an orange or lemon peel.

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Maíz Fizz

2/3 oz Mezcal Vago Elote
2/3 oz Cocchi Americano Blanco
1/2 oz Grapefruit simple syrup
A squeeze of fresh lime juice
1 dash Angostura bitters

Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into highball with ice, then top with sparkling water. Garnish with a grapefruit slice.

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Vago Negroni

1 oz Mezcal Vago Espadín
1 oz Italian Aperitif
2/3 oz Vermouth

Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.

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