What cocktails work well with mezcal?

Mezcal Margarita (smokier version of the classic), Naked and Famous (equal parts mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, lime), Oaxaca Old Fashioned (mezcal, reposado tequila, agave, bitters), and Mezcal Negroni (mezcal substituted for gin). Smoke is the defining note.

Mezcal's smoky, earthy character makes it a powerful cocktail ingredient that works in any template where smokiness adds rather than fights. Best applications: (1) Mezcal Margarita — straight Margarita spec with mezcal instead of (or in addition to) tequila. Try half tequila, half mezcal for a 'half-smoked' Margarita that's less intense than full mezcal. (2) Naked and Famous — equal parts (0.75 oz each) mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, fresh lime juice. Shaken, served up. One of the best modern cocktails and a perfect mezcal showcase. (3) Oaxaca Old Fashioned — 1.5 oz reposado tequila, 0.5 oz mezcal, 1 tsp agave syrup, 2 dashes Angostura, flamed orange peel. The mezcal-tequila combination adds depth without overwhelming. (4) Mezcal Negroni — mezcal substituted for gin in a classic Negroni. The Campari and sweet vermouth handle the smoke beautifully. (5) Mezcal Paloma — same as a regular Paloma but with mezcal. Espadín mezcals (the most common variety) are the right choice for mixing; sipping mezcals (tobalá, madrecuixe, arroqueño) are usually too expensive and characterful to mix. Del Maguey Vida or Banhez espadín are common, affordable mixing mezcals.