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Kardzali is a hotspot for Turkish and Greek tourists, but not Bulgarian. Why?!

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Can you believe it? A Bulgarian city that is full of foreign tourists from Turkyie (Turkey) and Greece, but very few local tourists. Why is this happening? We went to Kardzali ourselves to find out. Is there something that keeps the local tourists away? Exploring all the places to visit in Kardzali, we made some very interesting discoveries. Find out what!

 

Where is Kardzali?

Kardzali (Кърджали), also spelled Kardzhali or Kurdzhali is a Bulgarian town located in the central part of South Bulgaria, next to the Arda River and Rodophe mountains.

When you look at the ma p of Bulgaria, locate Plovdiv, and from there go slightly southeast and you will see Kardzali.

If you a watching the map of Türkiye (Turkey), you will see Kardzali, west of Edirne.

And if you are checking the Greek map, you will find Kardzali, north of Komotini.

Some say that the name of the town comes from the Ottoman conqueror Kirca Ali, but Bulgarian historians say that is not true. The historian Boris Simeonov says that the name comes from the old Bulgarian language and the word “karchag”, meaning pottery. The place of the pottery makers.

 

What to visit in Kardzali?

We were pleasantly surprised by the many interesting places to visit near Kardzali. You can spend a whole week around here, or even more if you are a lucky person with long holidays. Packandgo.info recommends you group some of the places to visit near Kardzhali per day.
For example:
Day 1: Utroba cave and the Devil’s Bridge.
Day 2: The stone wedding and Perperikon.
Day 3: River Arda and Tatul.

 

The Stone Wedding (Kamennata Svatba) (5 km way)

The stone wedding is a magnificent stone formation really close to Kardzhali. It is just around 5 km from Kardzhali. That makes it reachable not only by car but also by bicycle and even on foot. We usually don’t recommend taxis, but it could be a good option for a tourist group too.
We were quite lucky and there were no other tourists at the time of our visit. We could go around, take pictures from every angle, and even enjoy a small picnic there.
As we mentioned, Bulgarian tourists are staying away from Kardzhali and the foreigners don't know it.

The Stone Wedding has a legend:
A long time ago, there was a very beautiful woman. She was, so pretty, that everybody wanted her.
She fell in love with a brave man, and they were going to get married. The bride was ready and she was coming to the wedding together with all of her family and friends. At one moment, the wind blew her bridal veil and everybody saw her beautiful face. Because of her beauty, the men immediately desired her. That includes the father of the groom. God saw that and petrified everybody.
Back then, God was not merciful.
The Stone Wedding has a free entrance. You don’t need to pay anything.

 

The Mushroom Rocks (22km away)

The Mushroom rocks, also known as the Stone Mushrooms or Kamennite Gubi are a great rock formation near the village of Beli Plast, between Kardzali and Haskovo. They are called Mushroom rocks because they truly look like mushrooms. The Mushroom Rocks are around 22km away from Kardzali and it takes around 30 minutes to reach it by car.
They were made from volcanic tuffs (learn about volcanos) and they have multiple colors like pink, blue, and some black dots thanks to the mineral cloinoptilolite, manganese, and mineral celadonite.
The Mushroom rocks are around 2.5 to 3 meters high, and there are a bit more than 10 rocks.

By the way, Haskovo is also worth visiting. Check it out here!
If you are into cool rock formations, you can also check Belogradchik, or Sliven, and its blue rocks.

There is no entrance fee for the Mushroom Rocks near Kardzali. They are free to visit and you can stop your car at the entrance.

Utroba Cave (Womb Cave) (23 km away)

Utroba Cave is a very good hiking route near Kardzali. It is around 23 km away from the town and it takes around 45 minutes by car or around 1 hour and 15 minutes on bicycle. You should go towards Nenkovo village, and just a bit after the hut Borovitsa, you will see the sign that shows the start of the trekking. There is a small parking for a few cars. The hike is marked with a yellow sign on the trees and if you follow it more, you can go all the way to the Paradise Viewpoint of Arda River. We only took the route until the Utroba cave, and it took around 1 hour.
It does not require any special preparation, but still, it is a good effort. The terrain changes. First, it is a forest, then it is rocky. We went during the late spring and we were quite sweaty when we got to the top.
On the route, there are no shops, but there are a few benches and even kiosks that you can use to make a picnic. We saw some families that carried meat for BBQ.
Let’s get to the interesting part. Why it is called Utroba? Utroba Cave means Womb cave. It is called the Womb Cave because it has a similar shape to the female genitalia. Its entrance is 3-meter high, 2.5-meter wide, and it is 22-meter deep.
The Thracians, who lived here thousands of years ago, worshiped the Mother Goddess. The Utroba Cave has such a location, that the sun's rays enlighten the cave at a certain moment during the day, and that represents the fertilization that the Sun God performs with the Mother Goddess in order for the world to exist and be reborn. The Thracians created an altar, and the best time to see this is during the winter, between December and February.

Even now, many tourists from Türkiye (Turkey), Greece, and Bulgaria come here, to ask Mother Goddess for fertility. They bring food and other gifts to the altar.

Utroba (Womb) cave has a free access. You don’t have to pay anything.

 

Perperikon (20 km away)

Perperikon also known as Perperek is one of the greatest Thracian sentuaries in the world. It is ancient. The first settlement here was built in around 6000 B.C.!
It is located very close to Kardzali, around 20 kilometers, so you can go there by car or by a tour bus from Kardzali, or another close town. There is a paid parking and a free one. Depending on the season, you might be able to find a place on the free one.
There is also a small entrance fee that you need to pay at the entrance.

Perperikon is on a hill, around 500 meters high and you can enjoy a very beautiful view from every side of Perperikon.

The name Perperikon comes from the Middle Ages, between the 11th and the 13th centuries. The first name was Hyperperakion, but it was shortened to Perperakion and later to Perperikon. The name comes from the golden mines of Rodophes, and the process of refining gold.

The first civilizations here date back to the Bronze Age, and there are many ceramics found here in the Early Iron Age. There is also an impressive 2-meter in diameter altar made out of rocks.

It is believed that Perperikon was the place of the most famous Temple of Dionysis during the classical era.

Now you can see the remaining multiple-story palace with a very impressive fortress, with tick walls and even a preserved defense tower, and a church from the 5th century.
While we were enjoying the sanctuary, we started talking with a few of the tourists. They were a group of Turkish people, who used to be Bulgarians. How come? There was a very rude process in Bulgaria in 1984 called the "Revival Process", in which the government pushed all the ethically Turkish people, who were born in Bulgaria to change their names from Turkish names to Bulgarian names or leave the country. Become 100% Bulgarian or go away. A very extremist approach. Those who didn't want to do it emigrated to Türkiye (Turkey).
So, these guys were one of the people who decided to move to the neighboring country. They came for the first time to Bulgaria, after many decades to see the attractions, but also their abandoned houses. They had many memories of the rocks since they lived in the village nearby. They had tears on their faces, and an anger, that no "Sorry" can erase.
So this region of Bulgaria has not only ancient history but modern too.

 

Tatul Thracian sanctuary (28 km)

Tatul entrance fee for adults costs 6 BGN.
Tatul entrance fee for children and pensiones costs 3 BGN.
Tatul is a Thracian sanctuary and it could potentially be the tomb of the mythical musician Orpheus. We can’t be sure if Orpheus even existed, but what the stories tell is that he was a Thracian from the Rhodope Mountains. And on the top of Tatul, there is clearly a tomb of a famous person, so we decided to believe the myth.
Greek tourists get easily annoyed when another of the neighboring countries tries to claim something from their mythology, but let’s not focus on who is wrong and who is right. The place looks magnificent and full of energy anyway.
What you will find in Tatul is a well-preserved Thracian sanctuary that is located on a 200-meter high hill, near the town of Momchilgrad. The Tracian settelment is from 4000 B.C., and it consist of a rock piramid with a sarcophag and multiple althars.
During the years and the multiple archeological works there, the workers have found multiple pottery, bronze items, valuable items, and more. What is truly unique are the items dedicated to the Sun cult. Back in the day, the gods were directly related to nature and the Sun was one of the most popular ones.

 

Harman Kaya (Harmankaya) 31.5 km

Harman Kaya is a huge Thracian sanctuary in the Rhodopes from around 5000 years B.C. It is located near the village of Bivolyane.
What is really interesting about is that it is all cut inside the rocks.
The whole complex was developed next to a small, 7-meter-deep cave. There is also another cave there and both look like wombs. Just like most of the other Thracian sanctuaries in the area, there are cut niches inside the rocks that serve as holders of different items during religious ceremonies.
There is also a tomb cut inside the rock.
The main attractions here are the two so-called Harmans which are big circles cut inside the rocks. One is around 10 meters and the other is around 15 meters. What archeologists think is that they were used for astrological purposes. It is really curious to think, how ancient people from all around the globe were looking at the night sky and were trying to understand the world.

 

Monyak fortress 11.5 km

Visiting Monyak fortress near Kardzali, around 5 km, and it is a great hiking destination. It takes around an hour to climb to the Monyak fortress, and you will pass through forest and a bit rocky track. What is incredibly nice is that you can see the Arda River from the top.

The fortress of Monyak is located on the top of the Sixth Fortress peak, which is 586 meters high. The fortress was built around the 12th-13th century and used to be one of the important fortifications of Middle Age Bulgaria. The fortification had high walls, some of which were as high as 7.8 meters high, and the length of the wall was around 300 meters.

During the Middle Ages, the Monyak Fortress was an impressive stronghold. Bulgaria was often in conflict with Byzantine and there were many attacks of nomadic tribes coming from the east. A century later, after many years of battles, the Ottomans came to Europe and conquered Bulgaria.

Sadly, the Monyak fortress is not very well preserved and it is slowly falling apart. It would be nice if the Ministry of Tourism of Bulgaria started taking care of it.

 

The Horseshoe Bend of the Arda River (Golemia Zavoi na reka Arda) 30 km

If you are near Kardzali you can enjoy the beautiful Arda river and its multiple viewpoints. One of the best of them is the Horseshoe Bend of the Arda River (Horseshoe on Kardzali Dam). There, the river Arda makes a U-turn and it looks like a horseshoe.

It is on the road between Kardzali and Ardino. You need to turn in the village of Kobilyane and go direction of Borovitsa.

It is a hotspot for nature photographers and even if you are not a professional, you can make some stunning pictures here. It is a very popular destination for Instagram pictures too.

 

Devil’s Bridge (Diavolski most) 42 km

The Devil’s Bridge is a very impressive old bridge from the 16th century, near the town of Ardino. A long time ago, there was a bridge that was a part of the Via Egnatia, an ancient Roman road that connected Thracia, Macedonia, and Illyricum and went all the way to the Aegean Sea.
This bridge was destroyed, but in the 16th century, Sultan Selim the first order to be rebuilt. So, the current design is thanks to the Ottomans, and it looks spectacular.

 

The Thracian sanctuary Eagle Rocks (Orlovi Skali) 34.6 km

The Thracian sanctuary Eagle Rocks is another interesting sightseeing spot near Ardino (3 km away). The site consists of multiple niches, maybe around 100 niches are cut into a really large rock that is located above the forest.
It had some religious meaning, but sadly it was so long ago that the current historians don’t know the story. What some archeologist guess is that the place date back to the 2nd millennium B.C. and it was used through the Antiquity.
Now it looks like a really romantic place. Imagine if you could put candles inside the niches. Coming here with your partner, think about coming to Orlovi Skali late, enjoy the sunset, and put some candles for a nice romantic evening.

 

Thracian tomb of Aleksandrovo (Aleksandrovska grobnitza) 63.4 km

As you can see, this zone is full of myth and legend. One of them says that here in the village of Aleksandro, you can find the grave of the famous Alexander the Great. Is it true? In this article, we are truly triggering the Greek people. Now with Alexander the Great hahahah.
Probably we will never know if this is really his tomb, but there is an amazing tomb from the 4th century B.C. with well-preserved frescos and that is a fact.
You can visit it both from Kardzali and Haskovo.

 

What to do in Kardzali?

There are plenty of things to do in Kardzali and its surroundings.

• Visit the Regional Historical Museum in Kardzali. You will learn a lot about thousands of years of history. The region is one of the most interesting ones in the world.

• Eat Bulgaria, Turkish, and Greek cuisine. Enjoy some dunners, pide, moussaka, filled paprikas, sarmi, or another delicious dish from this part of the world. Which is the best? Try the 3! We love all of them and they all have special preparation methods.

• Drink Bulgarian wine and Bulgarian rakia. The whole region of Thracia is well-known for its excellent wine for more than thousands of years. The first evidence of winemaking near Kardzali dates back to 4000 B.C. and is connected to the Thracians. After that Greek and Bulgarian winemakers continued the tradition to the modern days. If you are not into wine, there is a stronger grape-made alcohol called rakia. It is the Bulgaria version of Brandy and it tastes delicious.

• Climb the Rhodope mountains. The Rhodope Mountains, also known as Rodopi or Rhodopes are a mountain range in Southeastern Europe. The biggest part is in Bulgaria, but it also spreads to Greece. It is not the highest mountain in Bulgaria, but it is one of the most picturesque. You can climb the highest peak called Golyam Perelik, see Kardzhali Dam, and enter the Utroba cave or the Devil’s Throat cave.

• Check historical sights and learn about the Thracians: Perperikon, Orlovi Skali, Harmankaya, Tatul, Utroba cave, Thracian tomb of Aleksandrovo, and more. If you are keen on Thracian history, what better place than the Thracian region itself?

• Discover natural beauties like The stone wedding, the Mushroom rocks, and many more caves and waterfalls that you can find near Kardzhali.

• Enjoy water activities in the Arda River. You can find multiple viewpoints, trek around, cross through the suspended bridges, and even rent a boat around the Arda River.
  Go to one of the nearby towns. In the South of Bulgaria, there are many more interesting locations. Check out more villages, towns, and cities around.

 

So, why Bulgarian tourists don’t visit Kardzali and its surroundings?

Bulgarian tourists don’t visit Kardzali and its surroundings because it is not a trendy zone and they prefer to travel to closer places to the big cities. There is nothing wrong with the region and it has plenty of attractions near Kardzali to see. Sadly, it is not really close to the capital city Sofia, nor the big port cities like Varna and Burgas. Even Plovdiv is around 100 kilometers away.

Clearly Turkish and Greek tourists have discovered Kardzali and its surroundings and they have appreciated all the natural beauty and history of this region. If you are one of these tourists, that really enjoy this region, Packandgo.info has a message for you.

Please share this article with a Bulgarian! Show them how great the South of Bulgaria is. Tell them not to skip Kardzali on their way to the Greek beaches and spend at least a few days here. Yes, the Rhrodopes are not as high as Rila and Pirin, but they are also beautiful and full of interesting places.

 

What other Bulgarian cities can you visit from Karzali?

The top cities to visit from Kardzali:

• Haskovo

• Zlatograd

• Smolyan

• Pamporovo

• Asenovgrad

• Svilengrad

• Plovdiv

• Stara Zagora

• Hisarya

• Kazanluk

• Sliven
  

The closest big cities are Plovdiv and Stara Zagora. Kardzhali is quite far away from the other big cities Sofia, Burgas, and Varna.

Expectation vs reality: first time into the forest!

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This article has been written based on a true and personal story, guys. I love to travel, just like all of you. I like to plan my trips but sometimes it’s nice when you can join others' plans. It sounds fun and comfortable that the destination and most of the plans have been already decided by others, so you only have to take a couple of things in your backpack and go with the flow.

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That happened to me during a long weekend (four days). Some friends invited me to stay 3 nights in a nice forest. I got excited about the idea because I didn’t have another plan and nature sounded better than staying in the city. 

 

 

I didn’t think so much before deciding. I got a couple of cool images in my head, I joked with my friends about finding the elf of our life there, and then I firmly said “yes, I’m in”. 

 

 

Why not? The only time I have been in a forest before was on a primary-school trip. So it’s time to try by myself. My adult version felt like challenging the MacGyver soul for sure I have somewhere inside and to enjoy a short staying among those high trees, the cozy environment that woods, nature smells and a romantic bonfire produce.

 

 

If you are getting excited about these thoughts just like I did, stop right now! Those images are the ones movies provide us. Reality can be very different and you really need to be prepared.

 

 

Forest holidays – Common mistakes.

 

Not to know the type of forest you will visit.

My blurry memory about that one-day school trip made me forget that there are different kinds of forests. That one I visited when I was a kid was a park or an urban one. A forest is not just a bunch of trees but a bigger challenge and conditions can change depending on the weather, location, wildlife, etc. But laziness together with the initial excitement made me forget to ask for more details about the destination. And this was the beginning of a chain of more mistakes.

 

Not to consider day and night are very different in a forest.

 So to pack just a couple of shorts, T-shirts and some sandwiches like back then, when I was a kid, can be a painful mistake, believe me! Temperature variations can be extreme so you will need extra warm clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a raincoat if you are planning to stay some nights there. Humidity and cold were strong due to the constant night rain we had.

 

 

Not to plan and prepare for the basics to survive in a forest.

 I have to tell you that the MacGyver soul sadly doesn’t inhabit every human body. Improvisation under hard weather conditions is a wrong idea. Important skills like hunting, making fires, building a shelter, etc. don’t grow spontaneously. And especially when people don’t have experience at all in specific environments, to plan at least the basics is a must.

 

 

Since I didn’t ask details to my friends, I realized until we were in the forest that it was the first time for everybody on such an adventure. In the beginning, it was fun to see everybody failing like trying to make fire. But when it got dark and cold, it wasn’t fun anymore. Besides, it rained so even we managed in a moment to ignite the fire, we failed to keep it on.

 

Not to take enough and convenient groceries.

Before arriving in the forest we bought groceries in the supermarket. But everybody bought freely. There was not a common plan. Some thought about not carrying so much weight because they wanted to enjoy trekking. Others bought a lot of snacks but neglected a bit the water because it’s heavier. Nobody thought about matches or water filters. We managed to get the fire by luck. One of us was a smoker, so she had lighters. And even we spent only three nights there, some ran out of groceries and water faster than others. The first two days we had even wine and cold pizza, but the third we barely had water enough for all. And since we didn’t plan, every day we just kept going deeper and deeper into the forest without knowing when or where we could find a place to buy stuff.

 

How to enjoy forest holidays? - Tips.

Well, the experience was not completely nice but we learned a lot. Check these tips so you can enjoy your next forest holiday.

 

Get information about the type of forest you will visit.

No matter you didn’t plan the trip, you only joined it, get information about the forest you will visit. Location, weather, facilities in the place or around. Some forests are prepared for welcoming all kinds of visitors, with and without experience. Facilities are made to access food, water, toilets, huts, camping spots, etc. without a big effort. But fortunately, there are forests untouched by human hands so they are a bigger challenge. In this case, planning, preparation is key.

 

Choose a proper tent or rent a hut.

During the day you will be active and enjoy nature. But you need a safe place to sleep. Sometimes days can be very hot, but nights cold and rainy non-stop. Considering you already know the weather conditions of the forest you will visit, take with you a good tent. Forget to pack the light-beach tent you already have at home, because you can experience a forest version of “Cast Away” movie during a rainy night. Everything but a cozy scene. If you don’t have one or you don’t want to risk, check for huts or shelters. To rent a hut or to hit a shelter won’t make you less adventurous or brave. The main idea of holidays should be to enjoy, not to suffer.

 

 

Pack properly and Go!

We, travelers, know the benefits of packing lightly. But the time you plan to stay in the forest and its conditions will define what exactly and how much you have to pack. Clothes and tools are important. For instance, if there’s a river or lake you could purify water on demand with a proper water purifier. Then you won’t have to take many bottles in your backpack.

 

 

Take a pocket knife, matches or lighter, map and compass, headlamp, food enough, water and purifier, a basic first aid kit, insect repellent, a whistle, and a GPS app for your mobile. And very important, try them before. If you don’t have an idea about how to use these things, you can be stressed and maybe humiliated by a little boy scout. 

 

Buy enough and adequate food.

About the amount of food, buy considering if you go alone or with a group to organize and guarantee food for everybody. To match tastes can be hard but it’s better to have a common ground. Everybody can buy independently a couple of snacks they love. But to know the food that is available for every day, for everybody is more helpful.

 

 

Also get information about the availability of shops, food or water stands. Chocolates, nuts in general and dry fruits are a good idea. They provide a lot of energy in a small package. Practical stuff to make sandwiches or some conserves (cans) are a smart ace up your sleeve. They last longer and you can eat them cold or warm.

Remember, food is important but water is critical, so it should be a priority!

 

Pay attention to forest signs and the surroundings.

The forests are beautiful. The bigger they are the better, but also the easier to get lost. This is not to be scared. To find your way back is part of the challenge and it can be a fun story to share later. Just pay attention to the surroundings, look for trail blazes or color signs on the trees. They provide direction. And do it before it goes dark. 

 

 

Tell a friend or family member about your plan. 

Before leaving, share with someone highlights about your trip. How long are you going to stay there? Where exactly do you go? Everything will be great but some caution is not bad. 

 

 

Enjoy the benefits of planning your holidays.

Once there, enjoy, yes, you don’t need to be a professional to admire nature. Pay attention to the landscape, to the delicious and pure forest scent. Take as many pics as you want. Train your eyes and all your senses while enjoying. You will be proud when you realize that every element, besides beautiful, is a valuable reference for you not to get lost.

 

 

Conclusion.

Forest holidays can be great with a bit of planning! To take new adventures in challenging landscapes, environments, different countries or continents is great but being spontaneous, meaning improvised, all the time can kill the fun. And we want the opposite, more fun and cool stories to tell, than trouble! 

 Enjoy your next forest holidays. Be ready for exciting encounters not really with elves but wolves, birds, bears, raccoons, skunks… just watch out! They are not interested in having selfies so keep your distance and be safe.

 

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5 Mezcal cocktails to surprise your friends

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Like with other spirits, there’s a division about how to drink mezcal. Many bartenders and mezcal lovers recommend drinking it neat to enjoy its original taste. But there are enthusiasts who could not resist mixing it and preparing tasty cocktails. Based on personal experience and taste, some traditional cocktails, like mojitos, get really boosted to an alternative and delicious level with mezcal.

Here you have 5 mezcal cocktails you can easily prepare for your friends to toast in a Mexican style.

 

Paloma with mezcal

Let’s start with a well-known cocktail, the Paloma. This is a very popular tequila cocktail (what is tequila?) but you will totally surprise your guests with its mezcal version. Tequila and mezcal have very different flavors. The smoky, earthy, floral, or fruity notes of mezcal (depending on the mezcal you choose) will make a big difference.

The protagonist of your ingredient list is mezcal (45 ml-1.5 oz). Choose the one you prefer and if you still don’t know how to choose one, check our article (All about the mezcal).

Then you need grapefruit (90 ml-3 oz) and lime (7.5 ml-0.25 oz) juices. Tonic water, salt, and a slice of grapefruit. Prepare a highball glass.

Get a shaker with ice and combine within it the mezcal, the juices and shake them up. Get a highball, rimmed with the salt, and add the amount of ice you like. Then strain the mixture. Fill the glass to the top with tonic water. And add the final touch, sit the slice of grapefruit in.

 

Mojito with mezcal

If you are a mojito lover, don’t take this as aggression against rum. We also like it! But you should give it a try to its mezcal version.

To prepare a mojito with mezcal you need peppermint or mint leaves (6 or more), fresh lime juice (30 ml-1 oz), white sugar (one teaspoon) or simple syrup (15 ml-0.5 oz), soda, ice, mezcal (45 ml-1.5 oz), and a long drink glass.

First, put the sugar in the glass. Like this, it will get mixed with the ingredients that are coming. Add ice, lime juice, mezcal, and peppermint or mint leaves. Grind a bit the leaves for them to release their aroma and taste, but don’t break them totally. They add taste but they are also part of the decoration. Fill the glass to the top with soda. Sit a slice of lime in the rim of the glass.

 

Strawberry frozen Margarita with mezcal

The already popular Margarita gets refreshed with this sexy mezcal version.

You need a Margarita glass or any glass with a wide rim for adding salt or sugar, what you prefer. Mexicans add a little bit of chili (Tajín) to this mix. Just run a lime around the rim of the glass and dip it into sugar or salt to get the rim coated.

Get in a blender, ice (2 cups), strawberries or strawberry syrup, lime juice (30 ml-1 oz), honey (15 ml-0.5 oz), and mezcal (45 ml-1.5 oz). Once the mixture gets slushy, pour it into the glass and sit a lime slice in the rim.

 

Sunset with mezcal

To think about sunset directly sends us to a chill mood, Summer, beach, and a delicious drink.

Get a Martini cup or a long glass and put it in the freezer 10 minutes before you prepare the cocktail. You can also add ice if you like.

Then, add orange juice (100 ml-3.4 oz), mezcal (45 ml-1.5 oz), grenadine (15 ml-0.5 oz), and finally, a splash of soda to get the red hue at the top (sunset). If you put the grenadine first, it will be at the bottom of the glass so you will get a Sunrise cocktail instead. If oranges are not sweet enough, you can add sugar or simple syrup. To decorate, get a couple of orange slices or a cherry and sit them on the rim.

Now enjoy a fresh mezcal cocktail, a sunset with a unique smoky accent. Cheers!

 

Tamarind, mole, and mezcal cocktail

If you reached this point is because you are an adventurous drinker who is looking for more. Well, we have more for you. A cocktail that offers you the taste of Mexico in every sip.

You will need a mole. There are many types of the delicious mole in Mexico. For this cocktail, we recommend you buy black mole. Its taste includes spicy (cinnamon, chili, anise), peanut, and chocolate notes.

Get ready a Margarita glass or any glass with a wide rim. Mix a bit of salt with sugar and sesame. Run a lime around the rim of the glass and dip it into the mix to get the rim coated. Add ice to the glass.

Then take a blender and add the mole (1 teaspoon) and tamarind syrup (59 ml-2 oz). Pour this into the glass. Then add mezcal (45 ml-1.5 oz) and fill the glass to the top with soda.

Get a slice of lime or a couple of them and decorate the rim.

This is a really exotic Mexican combination. Tamarind acidity, combined with the ancient tradition and deep taste of mole, and mezcal produce a memorable pleasure in your palate.

 
We recommend you use fresh fruits and juices for preparing these cocktails. But if you can't get them, you can buy syrups in the supermarket. The main objective is not to stop the fun!

 

Conclusion

Mezcal is a delicious and interesting Mexican spirit. Be sure that drinking it neat or in a cocktail will be a pleasant experience. The last decision about which way is better is totally yours! Share your comments and experience with PackandGo.info ! Cheers!
If you like to know more about mezcal, check our article "Mexican mezcal is a sip of heaven - Interesting facts about mezcal".

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