# Three Dos Hombres Mezcal Cocktails That Go Beyond the Basic Margarita *By James Hills, menwhoblog.com — Updated March 2026* Written by: [James Hills](https://menwhoblog.com/james-hills.html) Last Updated: 23 March 2026 New!Hits: 59Reading time: 03:31 Dos Hombres has been in my regular rotation for a while now. It is one of those mezcals that works neat around the firepit on a summer night and holds up just as well in a cocktail shaker. The price point sits at $59.99, it is easy to find at retail or delivery, and the smoke is there without overwhelming everything else in the glass. Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston built the brand with third-generation mezcal maker Gregorio Velasco out of Oaxaca, and the espadin agave they use keeps it approachable whether you have been drinking mezcal for years or you are just moving past tequila. The brand just dropped a set of maximalist cocktail recipes that push the spirit into territory most home bartenders have not tried. These are not margarita variations. They use corn puree, mole bitters, aloe vera liqueur, and carrot juice - ingredients that sound like a restaurant menu but are all doable at home with a blender and a decent shaker. ## La Otra Palabra This one reads tropical on paper but the corn puree and mole bitters steer it somewhere else entirely. The pineapple gives it brightness, the black pepper adds a back-end kick, and the corn rounds out the texture into something closer to a savory dessert than a beach drink. It is the most ambitious of the three and the one most likely to start a conversation. ### Ingredients - 1.5 oz Dos Hombres Mezcal - 1/2 oz agave nectar - 1/2 oz pineapple juice - 1 oz corn puree - 2 dashes black pepper - 3 dashes mole bitters - 3/4 oz lime juice ### Preparation Blend one can of sweet corn until you get a smooth, creamy consistency for the puree. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake hard, and fine strain into a rocks glass. ## Nights Burn Bright The color on this one is electric green and the flavor matches - fresh watermelon and cucumber up front with the aloe vera liqueur (Chareau, if you can find it) adding a subtle herbal layer underneath. It drinks lighter than the other two and works well when you want something refreshing that still has the mezcal smoke threading through it. ### Ingredients - 1.5 oz Dos Hombres Mezcal - 1/2 oz aloe vera liqueur (Chareau) - 1/4 oz agave nectar - 1 oz fresh watermelon juice - 3/4 oz cucumber puree - 3/4 oz lime juice - Garnish: cucumber slice ### Preparation Add everything to a shaker with ice and shake hard. Fine strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a cucumber slice. If you cannot find Chareau, a small pour of St-Germain with a squeeze of aloe juice gets you in the neighborhood. ## Sweet Lips Aperol and carrot juice is not a combination most people reach for, but it works here. The carrot gives the drink body and a natural sweetness that pairs with the honey syrup, while the Aperol adds a bitter citrus edge that keeps it from tipping too sweet. The chili salt rim ties the whole thing to the mezcal's smoke. This is the crowd-pleaser of the three - familiar enough to hand to someone who has never tried mezcal, interesting enough to hold the attention of someone who has. ### Ingredients - 1.5 oz Dos Hombres Mezcal - 1/2 oz Aperol --- {"html":""} --- - 1/2 oz orange juice - 1/4 oz honey syrup - 1 oz carrot juice - 3/4 oz lime juice - Garnish: chili salt rim ### Preparation Rim your glass with chili salt before you start. Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into the prepared rocks glass. A baby carrot on the rim is optional but it looks right. ## Three Reasons These Work for a Home Bar The ingredient lists look long but most of it is fresh juice and pantry items. The corn puree is literally a blended can of sweet corn. Cucumber puree is a peeled cucumber in a blender. The only specialty item across all three recipes is the Chareau aloe vera liqueur, and even that has a workaround. If you are building a mezcal rotation at home, Dos Hombres at $59.99 is a solid anchor bottle. It mixes clean without disappearing the way some smoother mezcals do, and the smoke stays present without fighting the other ingredients. These recipes push the spirit further than most home cocktail setups go, but that is the point - mezcal rewards experimentation more than almost any other spirit on the shelf right now. **Hey James Hills wants you to share this!**   ---   Written by: [James Hills](https://menwhoblog.com/james-hills.html) #MenWhoBlog MemberBlog MasterThought Leader James' passion for exploration and sense of duty to his community extends beyond himself. This means he is dedicated to providing a positive role model for other men and especially younger guys that need support so that they can thrive and be future positive contributors to society. This includes sharing wisdom, ideas, tips, and advice on subjects that all men should be familiar with, including: family travel, men's health, relationships, DIY advice for home and yard, car care, food, drinks, and technology. 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