Mezcal Archives - Don Catrin https://doncatrin.com/category/mezcal/ Worm Salt and Grasshopper Salt Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:13:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://doncatrin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-DonCatrin_vertical_black-32x32.jpg Mezcal Archives - Don Catrin https://doncatrin.com/category/mezcal/ 32 32 Blackberry-Herb Mezcal Cobbler with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/blackberry-herb-mezcal-cobbler-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:59:44 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/blackberry-herb-mezcal-cobbler-with-worm-salt/ A fruit-forward mezcal cobbler with herbs and worm salt.

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From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Blackberries bring deep fruit and gentle tartness, perfect for a cobbler-style drink.

Fresh herbs lift the aroma; worm salt keeps the finish savory.

This is a rustic cocktail — fresh, layered, and vibrant.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz blackberry puree
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz agave nectar
  • 3–4 basil or mint leaves
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Crushed ice

Method

  1. Rim a goblet with worm salt and fill with crushed ice.
  2. Shake mezcal, blackberry, lemon, and agave with ice.
  3. Strain over crushed ice and slap herbs to release aroma, then garnish.

To Serve

Garnish with blackberries and a basil or mint sprig.

Notes & Variations

  • Swap lemon for lime for a sharper finish.

Ritual

Take a sip, then a breath of the herbs. The salt ties them together.

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]]> Palo Santo Mezcal Old Fashioned with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/palo-santo-mezcal-old-fashioned-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:59:39 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/palo-santo-mezcal-old-fashioned-with-worm-salt/ A smoky Palo Santo old fashioned with mezcal and worm salt.

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]]> Palo Santo Mezcal Old Fashioned with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Palo santo brings a resinous, incense-like aroma that pairs naturally with mezcal.

Worm salt adds a savory line that keeps the drink grounded.

This old fashioned feels like a ritual — slow, aromatic, and deep.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1/4 oz agave nectar
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • Palo santo smoke (optional, for glass)
  • Worm salt (for rim or garnish)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Optional: briefly smoke the glass with palo santo.
  2. Stir mezcal, agave, and bitters with ice until chilled.
  3. Rim half the glass with worm salt and strain over a large cube.

To Serve

Garnish with an orange peel.

Notes & Variations

  • Use a dash of chocolate bitters for extra depth.

Ritual

Pause, inhale the smoke, then sip. Let the salt keep it grounded.

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]]> Sesame-Orange Mezcal Sour with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/sesame-orange-mezcal-sour-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:59:33 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/sesame-orange-mezcal-sour-with-worm-salt/ A nutty sesame-orange mezcal sour with worm salt.

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]]> Sesame-Orange Mezcal Sour with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Sesame brings a toasty, nutty depth that pairs beautifully with mezcal’s smoke.

Orange lifts the profile, while worm salt adds a savory finish.

A sour that feels unexpected but perfectly balanced.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz toasted sesame syrup
  • 1 egg white (optional)
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Dry shake all ingredients if using egg white, then shake with ice.
  2. Rim half the glass with worm salt.
  3. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass.

To Serve

Garnish with a pinch of toasted sesame seeds.

Notes & Variations

  • Replace orange juice with tangerine for extra brightness.

Ritual

Let the salt and sesame meet first — it changes the whole sip.

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]]> Pepino-Jalapeño Mezcal Gimlet with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/pepino-jalapeno-mezcal-gimlet-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:59:29 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/pepino-jalapeno-mezcal-gimlet-with-worm-salt/ A crisp cucumber-jalapeño mezcal gimlet with worm salt.

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]]> Pepino-Jalapeño Mezcal Gimlet with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

A gimlet is clean and sharp — the perfect canvas for mezcal.

Cucumber cools, jalapeño warms, and worm salt keeps the balance.

Bright, spicy, and refreshing in equal measure.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz agave nectar
  • 3 cucumber slices
  • 1 thin jalapeño slice
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Muddle cucumber and jalapeño in a shaker.
  2. Add mezcal, lime, agave, and ice; shake well.
  3. Rim a coupe with worm salt and strain into the glass.

To Serve

Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.

Notes & Variations

  • Add a few cilantro leaves for an herbal note.

Ritual

Take a small sip first — the heat builds after the cool.

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]]> Honeyed Chamomile Mezcal Sour with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/honeyed-chamomile-mezcal-sour-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:58:30 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/honeyed-chamomile-mezcal-sour-with-worm-salt/ A soft chamomile mezcal sour with honey and worm salt.

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]]> Honeyed Chamomile Mezcal Sour with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Chamomile brings softness and floral calm. Honey adds warmth. Mezcal adds smoke.

Worm salt keeps the sweetness balanced and gives the finish a savory edge.

A gentle sour with depth — calm and complex.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz chamomile tea concentrate
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz honey syrup
  • 1 egg white (optional)
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Dry shake all ingredients if using egg white, then shake with ice.
  2. Rim half the glass with worm salt.
  3. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass.

To Serve

Garnish with a small chamomile flower or lemon zest.

Notes & Variations

  • Use aquafaba instead of egg white for a plant-based foam.

Ritual

Sip slowly — the chamomile arrives first, the smoke last.

Explore More

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Please enjoy responsibly.

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]]> Ginger-Lemongrass Mezcal Highball with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/ginger-lemongrass-mezcal-highball-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:58:25 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/ginger-lemongrass-mezcal-highball-with-worm-salt/ A bright ginger-lemongrass highball with mezcal and worm salt.

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]]> Ginger-Lemongrass Mezcal Highball with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Lemongrass brings clean citrus aroma; ginger adds heat; mezcal adds depth.

Worm salt anchors the bright notes and keeps the drink grounded.

A crisp, aromatic highball with a smoky finish.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1/2 oz lemongrass syrup
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz ginger soda
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Rim a highball with worm salt and fill with ice.
  2. Add mezcal, lemongrass syrup, and lime; stir lightly.
  3. Top with ginger soda.

To Serve

Garnish with a lemongrass stalk or lime wheel.

Notes & Variations

  • Use sparkling water + a splash of ginger syrup for a drier finish.

Ritual

Let the aroma rise before each sip; the salt makes the ginger last.

Explore More

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]]> Ancho-Chocolate Mezcal Martini with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/ancho-chocolate-mezcal-martini-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:58:21 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/ancho-chocolate-mezcal-martini-with-worm-salt/ A smoky ancho-chocolate mezcal martini with a worm salt rim.

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From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Ancho chile is smoky and sweet — a natural partner for mezcal.

Chocolate deepens the flavor, and worm salt keeps the finish clean.

A dessert-like martini that still feels balanced and grounded.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz ancho-chile liqueur
  • 1/2 oz cacao liqueur
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Rim a coupe with worm salt.
  2. Shake mezcal and liqueurs with ice.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass.

To Serve

Garnish with a small pinch of cacao powder.

Notes & Variations

  • Add a dash of orange bitters for lift.

Ritual

Sip slowly — let the chile warmth follow the smoke.

Explore More

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New to the ritual? Read What is Worm Salt? and our deeper guide to Sal de Gusano: History, Flavor & Modern Gourmet Uses.

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Please enjoy responsibly.

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]]> Cacao-Naranja Mezcal Flip with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/cacao-naranja-mezcal-flip-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:58:15 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/cacao-naranja-mezcal-flip-with-worm-salt/ A rich cacao-orange mezcal flip finished with worm salt.

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]]> Cacao-Naranja Mezcal Flip with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Cacao and orange are a classic pairing — warm, aromatic, and deep.

Mezcal gives the drink a smoky backbone, while worm salt adds a subtle savory counterpoint.

This is a slow, velvety cocktail made for late nights.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1/2 oz cacao liqueur
  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur
  • 1/2 oz agave nectar
  • 1 whole egg (optional for flip texture)
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Dry shake all ingredients if using egg, then shake with ice.
  2. Lightly rim a coupe with worm salt.
  3. Strain into the glass.

To Serve

Garnish with grated cacao or orange zest.

Notes & Variations

  • Skip the egg for a lighter, glossy version.

Ritual

Let the first sip coat the palate — the salt makes the cacao linger.

Explore More

See all recipes in our Worm Salt Recipes collection.

New to the ritual? Read What is Worm Salt? and our deeper guide to Sal de Gusano: History, Flavor & Modern Gourmet Uses.

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Please enjoy responsibly.

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]]> Nopal Mezcal Cooler with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/nopal-mezcal-cooler-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:58:11 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/nopal-mezcal-cooler-with-worm-salt/ A fresh nopal mezcal cooler with worm salt — green, bright, and earthy.

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]]> Nopal Mezcal Cooler with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Nopal is clean, green, and subtly tart — a flavor rooted in the desert.

Mezcal adds smoke, and worm salt brings a savory line that ties it together.

A modern ritual that feels distinctly Mexican and beautifully fresh.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1.5 oz nopal juice (or blended nopal + water, strained)
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz agave nectar
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Rim a tall glass with worm salt and fill with ice.
  2. Shake mezcal, nopal juice, lime, and agave with ice.
  3. Strain into the glass and top with sparkling water.

To Serve

Garnish with a thin cucumber slice or lime wheel.

Notes & Variations

  • Add a few mint leaves for extra freshness.

Ritual

Sip slow — the green notes bloom after the smoke settles.

Explore More

See all recipes in our Worm Salt Recipes collection.

New to the ritual? Read What is Worm Salt? and our deeper guide to Sal de Gusano: History, Flavor & Modern Gourmet Uses.

Ready to stock your bar? Explore our Sal de Gusano.

Please enjoy responsibly.

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]]> Smoked Guava Mezcal Tonic with Worm Salt https://doncatrin.com/smoked-guava-mezcal-tonic-with-worm-salt/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:58:05 +0000 https://doncatrin.com/smoked-guava-mezcal-tonic-with-worm-salt/ A smoky guava mezcal tonic with worm salt — light, bitter, and tropical.

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]]> Smoked Guava Mezcal Tonic with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

Story

Tonic brings bitterness and lift; guava brings soft tropical sweetness; mezcal brings smoke.

Worm salt frames the drink with a savory edge that keeps it crisp.

A light, refreshing pour that still feels grounded and complex.

Yield: 1 cocktail   |   Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz guava juice
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz tonic water
  • Worm salt (for rim)
  • Ice

Method

  1. Rim a highball with worm salt and fill with ice.
  2. Add mezcal, guava juice, and lime; stir lightly.
  3. Top with tonic water.

To Serve

Garnish with a lime wheel.

Notes & Variations

  • Use pink tonic for extra color and a softer finish.

Ritual

Let the bitterness hit first, then the fruit, then the smoke.

Explore More

See all recipes in our Worm Salt Recipes collection.

New to the ritual? Read What is Worm Salt? and our deeper guide to Sal de Gusano: History, Flavor & Modern Gourmet Uses.

Ready to stock your bar? Explore our Sal de Gusano.

Please enjoy responsibly.

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