What can I use instead of Mezcal in a cocktail?

What can I use instead of Mezcal?

Mezcal appears in 2 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Tequila, a distilled spirit made from blue agave.

Substitute	What it is	ABV	Used in
Tequila	A distilled spirit made from blue agave.	40%	14 recipes

Going the other way: Mezcal is itself a listed substitute for Mezcal Añejo, Mezcal Blanco, Mezcal Joven, Mezcal Reposado, Sotol and Tequila.

This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.

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Affected recipes

Illegal

A bold and smoky mezcal cocktail with hints of tart lime and sweet falernum.

Naked and Famous

A smoky and herbal mezcal cocktail with a balance of bitterness and citrus.