Robert Simonson gives us good, simple, doable recipes to enjoy agave spirits more often and in more varied ways. These versatile spirits pair with a broad range of flavors in nearly every classic cocktail formula, from the flip to the julep. The recipes here are easy to assemble, most only requiring three or four ingredients. From riffs on classics such as the Mezcal Mule and Oaxaca Old-Fashioned to new favorites such as Naked and Famous or Smoke and Ice, you ll discover how to use tequila and mezcal to create cocktails that highlight the smoky, edgy flavors of these unique and popular spirits.