The Mezcal Penicillin is a smoky, non-alcoholic cocktail blending zero-proof mezcal with zesty lemon, soothing honey, and a kick of ginger. Warming, bold, and beautifully balanced—it’s a spirited, alcohol-free twist on the modern classic.

Zero Proof Mezcal Penicillin

2 oz Cut Above Mezcal

1 oz fresh lemon

1 oz honey syrup 1:1

4-5 slices of ginger

Low Proof Mezcal Penicillin

1 oz Cut Above Mezcal

1 oz Your favorite Mezcal

1 oz fresh lemon

1 oz honey syrup 1:1

4-5 slices of ginger

Classic Mezcal Penicillin

2 oz Your Favorite Mezcal

1 oz fresh lemon

1 oz honey syrup 1:1

4-5 slices of ginger

Glass & Garnish

Double Old Fashioned Glass

Candied Ginger

How to Make a Mezcal Penicillin Mocktail

  1. Muddle ginger with lemon.
  2. Add honey syrup, Cut Above mezcal and ice into shaker.
  3. Shake until cold and strain over a large rock ice cube in a Double Old
    Fashioned Glass.
  4. Garnish with candied ginger.

Why Cut Above?

Best Mezcal alternative for cocktails and mocktails

Designed for 1:1 cocktail replacement

Low sugar (<1g)

Natural flavors

Best selling non alcoholic spirits

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Natural ingredients designed to delivery the full experience of a traditional spirit - without the alcohol.

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Seedlip out, Cut Above is now our choice.

— Kimberly F. (Verified Buyer)

I've tried a few NA gins, but this one stands out for its depth. Smooth finish and a nice herbal lift make it ideal for mocktails.

— Harry O. (Verified Buyer)

Whether I am shaking a sour or stirring something spirit-forward, the flavor pops in every drink.

— Benjamin R. (Verified Buyer)

Rich, smoky aroma and a satisfying, clean finish. It truly captures mezcal's essence.

— Sabrina B. (Verified Buyer)

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