The Cocktail College Podcast: Mezcal’s Untold Past, Soaring Present, and Fragile Future: Part 1

Today, we’re kicking off a special limited series on the “Cocktail College” podcast. It’s a rare deep dive into wild agave, Mexican heritage, and the spirit transforming bar menus around the world. For three episodes, the name of the game is mezcal, and the story is worth every drop.

In the first installment of our mezcal documentary, we’re headed deep into Oaxaca’s rugged Sierra Sur to trace the roots of this singular spirit. Alongside Los Angeles restaurateur Ivan Vazquez, we visit traditional palenques and meet the maestro mezcaleros working with wild agave, ancestral tools, and techniques at risk of disappearing. This is the story of mezcal before the boom — a spirit once made in secret, passed down through generations, and shaped by place, labor, and fire. Tune in for more.

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