How do you spell Mezcal?
Correct spelling
mezcal
Remember the Z from its Nahuatl roots - meZcal, not mescal.
Why is mezcal spelled this way?
From Nahuatl mexcalli, cooked agave. MEZ-CAL. Sometimes spelled 'mescal' in English, but 'mezcal' is the preferred modern spelling. The z distinguishes it.
Common misspellings of mezcal
mescalmezcallmezkalmiscal
Example
The bartender recommended a smooth mezcal from Oaxaca with notes of smoke and earth.