And they’re buying the stuff by the cask. The boom had to start somewhere, and the brand that helped establish it is undoubtedly Del Maguey, which cracked open the artisanal mezcal category in 1995.

Add 1 ounce of tequila to each of two tall glasses. Top with ice. Divide the radler evenly between the glasses and serve with ...

Del Maguey Vida, especially the Puebla variety, is a good choice. If you don’t care for the smokiness of mezcal, a blanco or reposado tequila also works really well.

The beverage program features drinks like the "Island Heat," which combines Del Maguey Vida mezcal with pineapple, habanero, orgeat, and yuzu honey, and the "Subarashi," blending Mi Campo reposado ...

The current popular cocktail is Smoke on the Water (Mi Campo Blanco tequila, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, mango, jalapeño and lime — $26).

For example, the tropical and spicy Island Heat ($19) blends Del Maguey Vida mezcal with pineapple, habanero, orgeat and yuzu honey, while the classic Subarashi ($17) features Mi Campo reposado ...

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