Paul Mescal is simply everywhere these days. From TV shows like Normal People to the upcoming Gladiator II, audiences can’t escape the understated charm of this Irish star. And with that face, who would want to? We’re celebrating Mr. Paul Mescal and his success with a cocktail that captures his balance of warmth, complexity, and an indefinable sweetness. This combination of smooth Irish whiskey and smoky mezcal (get it?) plays off of the honey. Honestly? We’ll all take a delightful sip of Paul Mezcal.
Who is Paul Mescal?
With his television premiere in 2020 in Normal People, Paul Mescal took the world by storm. Most people know him for his dramatic acting skills and charming attitude. Hailing from Dublin, this Irish actor continues to star in other feature films, ranging in genres from horror to dramas to even action films. Recently, he has earned credits for his roles in God’s Creatures, Aftersun, All of Us Strangers, and Foe. Though, Gladiator II is set to be his biggest debut so far in this sequel to the 2000’s original. The film premiere’s on November 22 as Mescal acts alongside other greats such as Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Connie Nielsen.
Paul Mescal Cocktail
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Description
This cocktail will leave you feeling like a gladiator.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- .5 oz mezcal
- .5 oz lemon juice
- .75 honey syrup
- 2 dashes of mole bitters
For the Honey Syrup:
- Warm water
- Honey
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice.
- Shake 15 – 20 seconds.
- Strain into your favorite stemmed glass.
For the Honey Syrup:
- Combine 1 part warm water with two parts honey.
- Stir until thoroughly mixed and homogeneous.
Recipe by Zack Durkin
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