1.5 oz Ilegal Mezcal Joven
0.75 oz Meletti Amaro Liqueur
0.5 oz Royal Combier Grande Liqueur
3 oz Modelo Negra beer
Ice
Lime peel, for garnish
In a mixing glass, combine Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Meletti Amaro Liqueur, and Royal Combier Grande Liqueur. Stir the ingredients in a mixing glass until the mixture is cold. Top the cocktail with Modelo Negra beer. Garnish the drink with a lime peel.
2 oz Ilegal Mezcal Joven
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.75 oz crème de cacao
0.5 oz Lillet Blanc
Orange twist, for garnish
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Double strain into a coupe glass to remove any ice and solids. Garnish the drink with a twist of orange peel.
4oz Horchata
1.5oz Ilegal Mezcal Joven
1.5oz Espresso
The Ilegal Horchata Café Latte is a cozy cocktail for this festive season.
Top off with ice, add ingredients to a blender, and garnish with cinnamon.
2 oz Ilegal Caribbean Cask Finish
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
Lime wheel, for garnish
Chill a coupe or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water while you mix.
In a shaker, combine the mezcal, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Discard the ice water from your glass. Strain the mixture into the chilled glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or twist.
2oz Ilegal Mezcal Joven
1oz fresh lime juice
3oz fresh watermelon juice
0.75oz agave syrup
A nostalgic, refreshing blend to whip up all summer long.
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a large margarita glass or rocks glass and dip into tajín or salt. In a blender, combine ingredients with 1 cup of ice and blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared glass, and garnish with a chili-coated watermelon lollipop.
2 oz vanilla-infused Ilegal Mezcal Reposado*
4 oz strawberry agua fresca**
Ice
In a glass, pour 2 oz of vanilla-infused Ilegal Mezcal Reposado*. Add 4 oz of agua fresca to the glass. Top off the glass with ice. Stir gently and garnish with a strawberry or lime wheel.
0.25 oz vanilla extract
10 oz Ilegal Mezcal Reposado
Combine in a sealable container and gently shake to thoroughly mix. Infuse for 3-5 days in a cool, dark place, shaking gently once a day. Strain to remove any sediment and transfer to a clean bottle or container for storage.
6 hulled strawberries
1 cup milk
1 can (14.5 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined. If desired, strain the mixture to remove any strawberry seeds or pulp. Serve the blended mixture immediately or refrigerate for later use.
2 oz Ilegal Mezcal Añejo
0.25 oz sherry
0.5 oz Antica Formula (sweet vermouth)
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters
Orange peel, for garnish
In a mixing glass, combine ingredients and stir until the mixture is cold. Strain the cocktail into a glass. Garnish the drink with a twist of orange peel.
Meaning ‘grass’, Malinalli is the day in the Aztec Calendar associated with rejuvenation and tenacity.
1.5 oz Ilegal Mezcal Joven
0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
0.75 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz lime juice
Rosemary sprig
Combine and shake vigorously. Double strain the cocktail into a glass to remove any ice and solids. Garnish the drink with a fresh rosemary sprig.
The Musician’s Breakfast originates from Café No Sé, the infamous birthplace of Ilegal Mezcal—known for its late nights, live music, and the notorious smuggling tales that define the brand spirit.
Max Gomez joins Ilegal Global Brand Ambassador Gilbert Marquez for a great conversation. Max is a continually evolving artist with a unique story, and his set at Love & Exile was a highlight of Americana Fest.
The Musician’s Breakfast originates from Café No Sé, the infamous birthplace of Ilegal Mezcal—known for its late nights, live music, and the notorious smuggling tales that define the brand spirit.
Ilegal Global Brand Ambassador Gilbert Marquez talks to Zach Person, about fire ants, shows in the French countryside, and his favorite bars in Atlanta.