From Sparrow’s agave and mezcal list, MG Mezcal Gin is one of the most unusual bottles we pour, a very unique fusion of a mezcal base with gin botanicals added in ($20 by the pour, or $30 for a larger pour).
About MG Mezcal Gin
MG Mezcal Gin comes from Durango, Mexico, where it is made in small batches. It starts as a mezcal distilled from maguey agave, then borrows a page from the traditional pechuga method of mezcal making. In a classic pechuga, ingredients are suspended in the still so their aromas infuse the spirit as it distills. Here, instead of the usual additions, the makers hang a basket of gin botanicals, so the smoky agave spirit is layered with the juniper-forward character of a gin. The result is a genuine hybrid that drinks like neither a straight mezcal nor a straight gin, but something all its own.
Tasting Notes
Look for the gentle wood smoke and earthy cooked-agave backbone of mezcal woven together with the piney lift of juniper and a mix of warm spice and citrus botanicals. It is aromatic, savory and a little wild, the kind of pour that rewards slow sipping and sparks conversation.
What to Pair It With
Its smoky, botanical character loves bright and spicy food from the Sparrow dinner menu, such as the Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos, the Guajillo Chicken or the Tuna Tartare. Sip it neat to explore the layers, or let our bar build it into a smoky twist on a Margarita. It is a fun one to discover in the 21+ lounge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MG Mezcal Gin?
It is a small-batch Mexican spirit with a mezcal base infused with gin botanicals using a pechuga-style method, so it blends smoky agave with juniper-forward gin character.
How much is a pour of MG Mezcal Gin at Sparrow in Kirkland?
It is $20 by the pour, or $30 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near our other agave pours like the Ocho Plata. We are on Kirkland’s Eastside in Juanita, so reserve a table and come try it.