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there’s something about autumn that asks for smoke and spice.

a little warmth against the cold. a little mystery in the glass.

mezcal + chai, slow and soft, like a whisper you lean in to hear.

iced fog, star anise constellations, a hand from the underworld cradling it close.

drink slowly. let the season settle in your bones. 🕯️🦴✨

— Mezcal Unión Chai Latte —

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Mezcal: Mexico’s Sacred Spirit of Heritage

The word mezcal comes from Nahuatl: metl (maguey/agave) + ixcalli (cooked) — literally “cooked agave.” 

It’s not just a drink. It’s the story of our ancestors, distilled into every drop.

Since pre-Hispanic times, the agave has given life to Mexico:

Ritual & medicinal drinks

Fibers for clothing and roofs

Remedies, food, and even paper

With the arrival of distillation from Europe, mezcal was born as we know it today — a fusion of tradition and resistance that has survived for centuries.

Did you know? Mexico has over 200 species of agave, but only about 30 are used for mezcal, making it one of the most diverse and complex spirits in the world. Each sip carries the flavor of the land, the climate, and the community that made it.

For many Indigenous and rural families, mezcal is memory, identity, and connection to the earth. Each bottle is a legacy passed down from generation to generation.

When you raise a glass of mezcal, you’re not just drinking — you’re honoring Mexico’s living heritage.

Guillotine !

1 oz. mezcal

0.75 oz. blended scotch (non-smoky)

0.25 oz. honey syrup

0.25 oz. banana liqueur

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add a lemon peel to the glass, then add ice and stir for 15 to 20 seconds. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass and garnish with another lemon peel (or 2).