About the Mezcal Negroni cocktail
The Mezcal Negroni is a smoky, savory variation on the classic Negroni, made by replacing gin with mezcal while keeping the familiar Campari and sweet vermouth structure. The result is still bitter, rich, and balanced, but the mezcal adds roasted agave, grassy earthiness, and a darker complexity than the traditional gin version.
Compared with a classic Negroni, the Mezcal Negroni is less bright and more savory, with Campari providing the same bold bitter backbone and sweet vermouth adding depth and sweetness. Depending on the mezcal, the drink can lean grassy, smoky, mineral, or earthy, making it one of the most compelling modern variations for Negroni fans.
