Published on August 11th, 2023 | by Dr. Jerry Doby
0Ilegal Mezcal Provides Sizzling Summer Makeover!
Wave goodbye to the tired tequila routine and make room for a sensational summer twist! It’s time to lavish your bar cart with a refreshing upgrade that’s hotter than the sun. The era of celebrity tequilas has taken a swerve, and we’re here to unveil the trend that’s sending shockwaves through the mixology scene: Aged Ilegal Mezcal is the name of the game!
Ilegal Mezcal is the trailblazing trendsetter that’s turned aged mezcal into an absolute sensation. Dive into their enchanting lineup, from the tantalizing Reposado to the unparalleled delight of their elusive 7-Year Añejo – a true elixir of sophistication.
Elevate your summer soirées with cocktails that defy convention. Swap out your usual margarita base and let the sultry notes of aged mezcal dance on your palate, crafting a symphony of flavor complexity that’s a game-changer. Notably, this inventive twist was the runaway star, topping the charts as the #1 bestseller at New York’s iconic Forest Hills Stadium last year!
Are you ready to savor the intoxicating allure of Ilegal’s aged mezcal? It’s so extraordinary, it should be considered downright Ilegal. Summer just got a whole lot hotter! 🔥🍹
Craving a cocktail? Check out some recipes below guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers!
SRP $57.99 / 40% ABV
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramelized pear and bitter orange
Palate: Clove, butterscotch, and hints of vanilla
Finish: A delicate kiss of smoke
SRP $97.99 / 40% ABV
Tasting Notes
Nose: Maple, clove, and bitter orange
Palate: Dark chocolate and sweet agave
Finish: Rounded and rich, yet untamed finish
SRP $175 / 41.32% ABV
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet roasted agave with baked apple and subtle oak and earthiness
Palate: Smooth texture complemented by peppery heat with layered notes of honey, dark chocolate, and figs
Finish: Roasted, sweet agave with a silky heat carrying the fading hints of vanilla and dark chocolate
Ilegal Old Fashioned
2oz Ilegal Mezcal Reposado
0.5oz Maple Syrup
5 Dashes Angostura bitters
Add all ingredients to mixing glass.
Stir with ice until chilled. Serve in a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with citrus.
Ilegal Margarita Cadillac
2 oz Ilegal Mezcal Reposado
1 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Agave Nectar
Add to shaker with ice. Shake. Dump ingredients into a pre-salted rimmed rocks glass.
Ilegal Mezcal Differentiators
Reposado / aged 6 mo. / new and used American Oak, medium char barrels
Añejo / aged 13 mo. / new and ex-bourbon American Oak barrels
7-Year Añejo / aged 7+ years. / French Oak barrels (limited edition)
The Hype Magazine joins the team at Ilegal Mezcal in reminding fans to please drink responsibly!