mezcal
/mɛzˈkɑl/
noun
- A strong alcoholic drink made from the agave plant, similar to tequila but often with a smoky flavor.
- She prefers mezcal over tequila because of its complex flavor.
- We ordered a bottle of mezcal to share after dinner.
- The smoky taste of mezcal comes from the way the agave is cooked.