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Mezcal worms. A mezcal worm is an insect larva found in some types of mezcal produced in Oaxaca, Mexico. The larva is a red maguey worm, the caterpillar of the Comadia redtenbacheri moth, usually called chinicuil or gusano rojo ("red worm"). The red worm is typically considered tastier than a white maguey worm. [1]
In 2024, a brewpub in Lombard, Illinois offered cicada infused Malört shots (similar to the proverbial mezcal worm in tequila) with the prominent Chicago area 17-year-periodical insect. [25] While Malört is sometimes mistaken for the common name of the style of liquor, the word is the trademarked brand name owned by Carl Jeppson Company. [26]
Most mezcal, however, is left untouched, allowing the flavors of the agave used to come forward. Not all bottles of mezcal contain a "worm" (actually the larva of a moth, Comadia redtenbacheri, that can infest agave plants), but if added, it is added during the bottling process. [29] There are conflicting stories as to why such a thing would be ...
Most casual mezcal drinkers are familiar with mezcal from Oaxaca, which has a woody, almost savory flavor thanks to the Espadín agave from which it's made. Aficionados might also detect floral ...
Mezcal producers, or mezcaleros, utilize a range of wild and cultivated agave species that, coupled with regional terroir, provide distinct flavors and textures.
Mezcal; Served: Served in one of two ways: Straight up (no ice) in a chilled cocktail glass; On the rocks (over ice) in a traditional clay or terracotta mug; Standard drinkware: Cocktail glass: IBA specified ingredients† 3 cl Mezcal (espadín) 1.5 cl Jamaica overproof white rum; 1.5 cl Falernum; 1 barspoon maraschino Luxardo; 2.25 cl fresh ...
21. Oaxacan Hot Toddy. Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes Best served by a roaring fire. The drink itself is infused with cayenne, but the dried Thai chile ...
Various views of a bottle of mezcal. The "worm", which is actually the larval form of the moth Hypopta agavis that lives on the agave plant, can be seen in the middle image, at the bottom of the bottle. (from List of alcoholic drinks