Mexican night? We’re all in! Choose from the LCBO’s selection of 100 per cent Mexican mezcal — it’s the must-have addition to the warm and enticing flavours of Mexican cuisine. Mezcal is crafted using the heart of the agave plant known as the piña. In contrast to tequila, which is made only with blue agave, mezcal is created with over 30 agave varieties and subvarieties, which are almost exclusively sourced from Oaxaca in southern Mexico. This rich diversity, combined with time-honoured distilling methods from makers, leads to wonderfully complex notes, ranging from vanilla and honey to spicy pepper and agave, all complemented by mezcal’s signature smokiness. Versatile and food-friendly, mezcal can be enjoyed neat or stirred into a delicious range of cocktails like a Mezcalito (a smoky-citrusy spin on the Mojito), a Mezcal Negroni or Mezcal Sour. Or, try swapping it out in your go-to tequila cocktail recipe.

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or are simply in the mood to sip and savour Mexican flavours, mezcal is the perfect addition to your gathering.