Another myth regarding that worm is that it'll get you particularly drunk -- which isn't true either. The high alcohol content of mezcal, which can range between 40% to 55%, is the real culprit ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - For decades, the mezcal worm, commonly known as the "tequila worm," has been placed inside bottles of mezcal as a marketing strategy to enhance the flavor and color of the ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - For decades, the mezcal worm, commonly known as the "tequila worm," has been placed inside bottles of mezcal as a marketing strategy to enhance the flavor and color of the ...

What kind of worm is in your mezcal? The moth species at the bottom of the bottle is harmless and likely comes from only one species. By Laura Baisas. Published Mar 8, 2023 10:00 AM EST.

Scientists identified the white ‘worm’ at the bottom of liquor bottles as a type of moth larvae. It also sits in mezcal, not tequila.

Scientists identified the white ‘worm’ at the bottom of liquor bottles as a type of moth larvae. It also sits in mezcal, not tequila.

The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol. Researchers extracted DNA from “worms” found in various brands of mezcal.

Mezcal is meant to be sipped and in Mexico, ... The most typical accompaniment for mezcal is an orange slice with sal de gusano or worm salt on it. Don't be grossed out by the idea of worm salt.

The “tequila worm” divides alcohol connoisseurs as the wiggly little prize at the bottom of a bottle.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - For decades, the mezcal worm, commonly known as the "tequila worm," has been placed inside bottles of mezcal as a marketing strategy to enhance the flavor and color of the ...

The "worms" are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol. Researchers extracted DNA from "worms" found in various brands of mezcal.