ETHOS
Mezo is a modern mezcal brand, rooted in Oaxaca and built around 100% agave spirits.
From bottled spirits to ready-to-drink cocktails, we honor mezcal’s deep traditions while reimagining how it shows up in modern life.
a new tradition
Everything we make starts with mezcal — how it’s grown, how it’s made, and how it’s meant to be enjoyed.
Calling all the dreamers and believers. The lovers, the vibe seekers, the rule breakers. To wild nights and peak experiences.
Mezo bridges the new and the ancient, the north and the south — honoring mezcal’s deep roots while embracing modern life. We exist to help you escape the mundane, unleash your true spirit, and taste the wild.
Mezcal isn’t just our spirit — it’s our philosophy. Born in Oaxaca and shaped by generations of craftsmanship, it represents patience, intention, and respect for process. Mezo carries that spirit forward in a way that feels effortless, social, and real.
You do You… We do mezo
A little story about how Mezo came to be and what we stand for.
Mezo origins
where Oaxaca, tradition, and respect belong
Our mission is to revolutionize the ready-to-drink market by bringing premium, authentic mezcal cocktails to adventurous spirits lovers everywhere. We combine the rich tradition of mezcal with modern convenience, empowering you to savor exceptional drinks wherever life takes you.
Mezo Agave Cocktails are made with 100% artisanal distilled Agave Espadín, the most common agave varietal used for mezcal production. Our simple mixes start with premium 45% abv agave espadín, real lime, tropical fruit, & lightly sweetened with agave nectar. The mezcal is crafted with love by Maestro mezcalero Oscar Barrera using traditional methods. The spirits are shipped to USA, and mixed with fresh California produce by a crew of amigos. We are chef’s, surfers, snowboarders, muralists, travelers, entrepreneurs, and just a rowdy bunch of characters who like to live life to the fullest. We wanted to make something different for those who get out there and make things happen. Drink what inspires You to be You!
Mezo Co-Founders Troy Brajkovich and Spencer Johnston in Guishe, Oaxaca producing Mezcal for our first import in 2018 with one of our Mezcaleros Don Roman.
About Mezcal:
Mezcal is known for causing little or no hangover, and the remaining terpenes and congeners create a euphoric drinking experience. Agave (Maguey in Oaxaca) is a sacred plant used for centuries in fermented beverages, and boasts the longest plant lifecycle of any alcohol. The word Mezcal means “roasted agave,” reflecting its traditional production method, and thus it predates the tequila by many years. It is harvested, trimmed to the heart, roasted over wood and volcanic rock, naturally fermented in open oak barrels, then distilled twice in pure copper.
Mezcal dates back to before the conquistadors discovered Mexico. The indigenous people of Mexico discovered the fermentation of agave to produce alcoholic beverages long before the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century. This process is believed to date back at least several thousand years. Archaeological evidence suggests that the production of pulque, a traditional fermented beverage made from the sap of the agave plant, was well established by around 200 AD. However, it is likely that the fermentation of agave was known and practiced even earlier.
Pulque (naturally fermented agave juice) was an important beverage for many pre-Columbian cultures in central Mexico, including the Aztecs, who revered it for its ritual and social significance. The fermentation of agave represents one of the earliest known instances of indigenous fermentation practices in the Americas.
Mezcal is the result of traditional agave use being influenced by European distillation systems that arrived in the 16th century. To this day it is produced primarily in Copper Alembic like the ones that arrived on Spanish galleons. The agaves are roasted in rock lined pits over wood coals, and covered for several days before being removed, smashed by hand or stone, and fermented naturally with local yeasts in from the air. This process is what brings a smokey aspect to the spirits. Tequila was actually made this way originally, until industrialization lead to steaming in an autoclave to remove the sugars. Mezcaleros still choose to stay true to the artisanal hand made methods used for centuries.
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