Mezcal Mule

Long the territory of vodka drinkers, the drinking landscape of West Hollywood has started to shift as of late, thanks to the help of mezcal pioneers like the team at Gracias Madre. For mezcal beginners, beverage director Jason Eisner recommends the Mezcal Mule: “The Mule is perfect for someone who has had Moscow Mules before but is looking for a bit more complexity.” For added freshness, Eisner adds cold-pressed lime and ginger juice, but for home bartenders, he recommends buying a good-quality ginger beer, like Q or Fever Tree. “If the soda you’re using is too sweet, up the percentage of citrus a bit to balance it out,” he says.