Ingredient

Mezcal

Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant, native to Mexico. Its production process involves roasting the heart of the agave, known as the piña, in earthen pits lined with lava rocks, which imparts a distinctive smoky flavor. This smoky characteristic sets mezcal apart from tequila, another agave-based spirit, making it a unique and versatile ingredient in the world of cocktails.

When used in cocktails, mezcal can add depth and complexity to a wide range of drinks. Its bold and smoky notes complement both sweet and savory ingredients, making it a popular choice for innovative mixologists. Classic cocktails such as the margarita and the negroni can be given a modern twist by substituting mezcal for tequila or gin. Additionally, mezcal pairs well with fresh citrus juices, spicy chili peppers, and even chocolate, allowing bartenders to craft distinctive and memorable cocktails.

77 recipes

77 drinks that include “Mezcal”.

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Drink	Style	Glass	Ingredients	View
Afternoon Delight Style: Cocktail Glass: Wine Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Soda (Fruit), Wine (Sparkling), Citrus Liqueur	Cocktail	Wine Glass	Mezcal, Soda (Fruit), Wine (Sparkling), Citrus Liqueur	View
Amor Y Amaro Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Amaro	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Amaro	View
Aqua Fresca Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Simple Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Celery Juice, Lime Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Simple Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Celery Juice, Lime Juice	View
Awake and Alive Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Rum (Light), Mezcal, Coffee or Espresso, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Rum (Light), Mezcal, Coffee or Espresso, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup	View
Balboa Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Absinthe or Anise Licorice Liqueur, Vodka	Shot	Shot Glass	Mezcal, Absinthe or Anise Licorice Liqueur, Vodka	View
Basil Cucumber Mezcalita Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Cucumber, Agave Syrup, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Cucumber, Agave Syrup, Basil	View
Berry Berry Good Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Blackberries, Lime Juice, Falernum Syrup, Pineapple Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Blackberries, Lime Juice, Falernum Syrup, Pineapple Juice	View
Brain Pain Killer Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Vodka, Tequila (Gold), Mezcal, Creme de Banane	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Vodka, Tequila (Gold), Mezcal, Creme de Banane	View
Burning Worm Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Goldschlager	Shot	Shot Glass	Mezcal, Goldschlager	View
Charlies Angel Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Grand Marnier, Bitters, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Ice, Soda Water	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Mezcal, Grand Marnier, Bitters, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Ice, Soda Water	View
Corn Kid Style: Cocktail Glass: Martini Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Bitters, Pineapple Juice	Cocktail	Martini Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Bitters, Pineapple Juice	View
Cranstonian Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Cranberry Juice, Campari, Lime Juice, Bitters	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Cranberry Juice, Campari, Lime Juice, Bitters	View
Dark Side Eclipse Style: Cocktail Glass: Coupe Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Pomegranate Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup	Cocktail	Coupe Glass	Mezcal, Pomegranate Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup	View
Death to El Gusano Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Simple Syrup, Bitters, Lime Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Simple Syrup, Bitters, Lime Juice	View
Division Bell Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Elderflower Liqueur, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Cognac, Red Bell Pepper	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Elderflower Liqueur, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Cognac, Red Bell Pepper	View
Don't Carrot All Style: Cocktail Glass: Collins Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Orange Juice, Agave Syrup, Lemon Juice, Carrot Juice, Bitters, Salt	Cocktail	Collins Glass	Mezcal, Orange Juice, Agave Syrup, Lemon Juice, Carrot Juice, Bitters, Salt	View
Dos Fashioned Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Bitters, Cherries, Agave Syrup, Maraschino Liqueur	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Bitters, Cherries, Agave Syrup, Maraschino Liqueur	View
Eclipse Cocktail Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Tequila, Aperol, Cherry Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Mezcal	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Tequila, Aperol, Cherry Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Mezcal	View
El Paso Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Cinnamon Syrup, Guava Juice, Pineapple Juice, Chile Liqueur	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Cinnamon Syrup, Guava Juice, Pineapple Juice, Chile Liqueur	View
Elote Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Sherry, Bitters	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Sherry, Bitters	View
Exit Music Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Agave Syrup, Fernet Branca, Bitters, Pear(s)	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Agave Syrup, Fernet Branca, Bitters, Pear(s)	View
Frozen Fresca Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Watermelon Juice, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Watermelon Juice, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice	View
Furiosa's Fury Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters	View
Hello, Sun Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mint, Cucumber, Lime Juice, Mezcal	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mint, Cucumber, Lime Juice, Mezcal	View
Hibiscus Cooler Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Tea, Club Soda	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Tea, Club Soda	View
Indigo Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice	View
It Takes Dos to Tango Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Fruit Juice, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Fruit Juice, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup	View
Klingon Disrupter Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Mezcal, Schnapps (Cinnamon)	Shot	Shot Glass	Bourbon Whiskey, Mezcal, Schnapps (Cinnamon)	View
Koji-San Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Shochu, Mezcal, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Celery Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Shochu, Mezcal, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Celery Juice	View
La Botana Style: Cocktail Glass: Beer Mug or Pilsner Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Orange Juice, Dill Pickle Juice, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Bitters, Beer	Cocktail	Beer Mug or Pilsner Glass	Mezcal, Orange Juice, Dill Pickle Juice, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Bitters, Beer	View
La Parka Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Vermouth (Sweet), Elderflower Liqueur	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Vermouth (Sweet), Elderflower Liqueur	View
Lady Lover Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Honey Syrup, Licor 43 Liqueur, Bitters, Lemon Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Honey Syrup, Licor 43 Liqueur, Bitters, Lemon Juice	View
Loaded Pistol Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Vermouth (Sweet), Strega Herbal Liqueur, Bitters, Salt	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Vermouth (Sweet), Strega Herbal Liqueur, Bitters, Salt	View
Luna Azul Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup	View
Mango Jalapeno Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Jalapeno Pepper, Mango(s)	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Jalapeno Pepper, Mango(s)	View
Mexican Sweat Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Hot Sauce	Shot	Shot Glass	Mezcal, Hot Sauce	View
Mezcal Bloody Maria Style: Cocktail Glass: Collins Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Chili Sauce, Hot Sauce, Bloody Mary Mix, Lime(s)	Cocktail	Collins Glass	Mezcal, Chili Sauce, Hot Sauce, Bloody Mary Mix, Lime(s)	View
Mezcal Con Fresa Style: Cocktail Glass: Coupe Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Strawberries, Lime Juice, Maraschino Liqueur, Strega Herbal Liqueur, Bitters, Grapefruit Juice	Cocktail	Coupe Glass	Mezcal, Strawberries, Lime Juice, Maraschino Liqueur, Strega Herbal Liqueur, Bitters, Grapefruit Juice	View
Mezcal Hot Cider Style: Cocktail Glass: Coffee Mug Ingredients: Mezcal, Apple Cider, Allspice, Cloves, Orange(s), Ginger, Cinnamon, Anise	Cocktail	Coffee Mug	Mezcal, Apple Cider, Allspice, Cloves, Orange(s), Ginger, Cinnamon, Anise	View
Mezcal Lemonade Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Lemonade	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Lemonade	View
Mezcal Margarita Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Salt	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Salt	View
Mezcal Martini Style: Cocktail Glass: Martini Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Bitters, Yellow Chartreuse, Vermouth (Dry)	Cocktail	Martini Glass	Mezcal, Bitters, Yellow Chartreuse, Vermouth (Dry)	View
Mezcal Mule Style: Cocktail Glass: Copper Mug Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer	Cocktail	Copper Mug	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer	View
Mezcal Negroni Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Simple Syrup, Campari, Cayenne Pepper, Vermouth (Sweet)	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Simple Syrup, Campari, Cayenne Pepper, Vermouth (Sweet)	View
Mezcal Party Punch Style: Punch or Party Drink Glass: Punch Bowl, Jug, or Pitcher Ingredients: Mezcal, Pomegranate Juice, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Almond or Orgeat Syrup, Soda (Orange)	Punch or Party Drink	Punch Bowl, Jug, or Pitcher	Mezcal, Pomegranate Juice, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Almond or Orgeat Syrup, Soda (Orange)	View
Mezcal Sour Style: Cocktail Glass: Coupe Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Egg, Lime Juice	Cocktail	Coupe Glass	Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Egg, Lime Juice	View
Mezcaloma Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice	View
Naked & Famous Style: Cocktail Glass: Coupe Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime Juice	Cocktail	Coupe Glass	Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime Juice	View
Naughty Toddy Style: Cocktail Glass: Coffee Mug Ingredients: Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Honey, Whiskey, Apple Juice	Cocktail	Coffee Mug	Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Honey, Whiskey, Apple Juice	View
Oaxacan Coffee Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Demerara Syrup, Coffee or Espresso, Bitters, Amaro	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Demerara Syrup, Coffee or Espresso, Bitters, Amaro	View
Oaxacan Dead Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Falernum Syrup, Cinnamon	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Falernum Syrup, Cinnamon	View
Oaxacan In Your Footsteps Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Rum, Aperol, Mezcal, Orange(s)	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Rum, Aperol, Mezcal, Orange(s)	View
Oaxacan Tail Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Amaro, Mezcal, Tequila, Coffee or Espresso, Bitters	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Amaro, Mezcal, Tequila, Coffee or Espresso, Bitters	View
ODWITS Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Vodka, Southern Comfort, Galliano, Orange Juice	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Mezcal, Vodka, Southern Comfort, Galliano, Orange Juice	View
Possession Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Pomegranate Liqueur, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Mezcal, Pomegranate Liqueur, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer	View
Quatro Verde Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Chile Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Chile Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Basil	View
Rocky Style: Shot Glass: Shot Glass Ingredients: Absinthe or Anise Licorice Liqueur, Schnapps (Cinnamon), Mezcal	Shot	Shot Glass	Absinthe or Anise Licorice Liqueur, Schnapps (Cinnamon), Mezcal	View
Siesta Highball Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Galliano Herbal Liqueur, Campari, Basil, Ginger Beer	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Galliano Herbal Liqueur, Campari, Basil, Ginger Beer	View
Smoke Follows Beauty Style: Cocktail Glass: Coupe Glass Ingredients: Cucumber, Coriander, Mezcal, Peppers, Triple Sec, Lime(s), Agave Syrup	Cocktail	Coupe Glass	Cucumber, Coriander, Mezcal, Peppers, Triple Sec, Lime(s), Agave Syrup	View
Smoky Bandit Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Cinnamon Syrup, Chile Liqueur, Pineapple Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Cinnamon Syrup, Chile Liqueur, Pineapple Juice	View
Smoky Cranberry Mezcal Madras Style: Cocktail Glass: Coupe Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Cranberries	Cocktail	Coupe Glass	Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Cranberries	View
Smoky Maria Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Bloody Mary Mix	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Mezcal, Bloody Mary Mix	View
Smoky Tiki Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Aperol, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Aperol, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice	View
Smooth as Honey Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Honey Syrup, Bitters, Lemon Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Honey Syrup, Bitters, Lemon Juice	View
Spicy Grapefruit Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Chili Pepper	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Chili Pepper	View
Spicy Watermelon Mezcalita Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Jalapeno Pepper, Honey, Watermelon, Water	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Jalapeno Pepper, Honey, Watermelon, Water	View
Strawberry Mezcal Sour Style: Cocktail Glass: Coupe Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Strawberry Syrup, Strawberries, Lime Juice, Egg	Cocktail	Coupe Glass	Mezcal, Strawberry Syrup, Strawberries, Lime Juice, Egg	View
Summer Nights Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Apricot Liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Aperol, Lime Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Apricot Liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Aperol, Lime Juice	View
Sunrise in Oaxaca Style: Cocktail Glass: Collins Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Grenadine, Orange Juice	Cocktail	Collins Glass	Mezcal, Grenadine, Orange Juice	View
Sweet Lips Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Aperol, Orange Juice, Honey Syrup, Carrot Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Aperol, Orange Juice, Honey Syrup, Carrot Juice	View
Take It Easy Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Basil	View
The Misfit Style: Cocktail Glass: Martini Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Chili Pepper, Honey Syrup, Yellow Chartreuse, Bitters, Lemon Juice	Cocktail	Martini Glass	Mezcal, Chili Pepper, Honey Syrup, Yellow Chartreuse, Bitters, Lemon Juice	View
There Will Be Blood (Orange) Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Orange Juice, Chile Liqueur, Lime Juice	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Orange Juice, Chile Liqueur, Lime Juice	View
Under the Volcano Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Bitters, Coconut Water, Pineapple	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Bitters, Coconut Water, Pineapple	View
Uno Mas Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Aperol, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Guava	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Aperol, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Guava	View
Ventura Boulevardier Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Vermouth (Sweet), Campari, Orange(s)	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Vermouth (Sweet), Campari, Orange(s)	View
Watermelon Basil Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Basil	View