Sip artisanal mezcal slowly with orange slices and sal de gusano—never take shots

As the Oaxacan saying goes: "Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también." Traditional 100% agave mezcal should be "kissed" (sipped gently in small drops). Savor the smoky espadín or wild tobalá agave accompanied by orange slices sprinkled with agave worm salt.