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From Italy to Oaxaca Credit: photo courtesy of Madrina

We love the smokiness of mezcal, but it can easily overpower a beverage. The From Italy to Oaxaca cocktail at Italian American restaurant Madrina, at 101 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves, strikes the perfect balance with bittersweet Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon and just enough Agave di Cortes mezcal to lend that smoky flavor we love without drowning out the other flavors. It’s a thoughtful, well-structured drink that lets each ingredient shine.

This article appears in July 2025.

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Lauren is a longtime journalist who has honed her writing, reporting, editing and photography skills in various roles at newspapers, magazines and websites in the Midwest. Her time spent with Sauce since...