1. a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant, primarily produced in Mexico

Examples

• The bartender served mezcal with a slice of orange and chili salt.
• Mezcal has a distinctive smoky flavor that sets it apart from tequila.
• They visited a traditional mezcal distillery in Oaxaca.
• The restaurant’s cocktail menu featured several mezcal-based drinks.
• She preferred mezcal over other spirits because of its complex taste.
• The mezcal was aged in oak barrels for several years.