Your Pineapple Margarita Isn't Complete Without A Smoky Twist - Chowhound

Tequila and mezcal are both Mexican liquors distilled from the fruit of the agave plant. But while tequila is only made from the blue Weber agave and is produced only in very specific regions in Mexico, mezcal can be made from any of the 40 distillable agave varietals, anywhere in the country. Because of this, mezcal has a very nuanced flavor profile, differing from one brand to another depending on the recipe…