Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Mezcal has become the liquor of the moment over the past couple of years.…
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Madre Mezcal Ancestral
We’ve sung their praises before but Madre Mezcal produces some of our favorite mezcal. And now the brand is introducing Madre Ancestral, a premium mezcal that embodies the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. Crafted with…
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This Artesanal Mezcal Will Make You Fall In Love With Barril Agave
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. When it comes to agave spirits, mezcal is but a small fraction compared to…
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How a College Assignment Turned Into an Award-winning Tequila Brand With a Costa Rican Ethos
Tequila is a Mexican spirit through and through, but its influence is felt far and wide. Case in point: Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal, which makes tequila and mezcal backed by the Costa Rican ethos of…
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Mr Black x Ilegal Mezcal Cask Coffee Liquor
Our favorite coffee liqueur producer Mr Black has teamed up with the beloved Ilegal Mezcal on a brand new collaborative release perfect for your next Espresso Martini. To craft this concoction, the base coffee spirit…
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The Best Mezcal to Drink Right Now
While tequila broadly speaking has had its place in the modern cocktail scene, mezcal in particular has only recently seen a surge in popularity. But, the once niche Mexican spirit has become just as much…
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Madre Mezcal x Yardy World Cooking & Cocktail Salts
Madre Mezcal has quickly become one of the most exciting spirits brands in the food & beverage scene. The artful, Instagrammable Mezcal producers have reintroduced a new generation of drinkers to the complex, historic spirit.…
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Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Just Launched a Mezcal Company Called Dos Hombres
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have spent the past few weeks teasing everyone on social media about a new collaborative project they have in the works. Unfortunately, it’s not the Breaking Bad movie that’s reportedly…