The illegal is an IBA official cocktail.^[1] The illegal cocktail is named after the mezcal brand "Ilegal Mezcal," which is one of its key ingredients. Mezcal is a type of Mexican distilled spirit made from agave plants, similar to tequila but with a distinct smoky flavor.

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Illegal

IBA official cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Mezcal
Served	Served in one of two ways: Straight up (no ice) in a chilled cocktail glass On the rocks (over ice) in a traditional clay or terracotta mug
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
IBA specified ingredients†	3 cl Mezcal (espadín) 1.5 cl Jamaica overproof white rum 1.5 cl Falernum 1 barspoon maraschino Luxardo 2.25 cl fresh lime juice 1.5 cl simple syrup Few drops of egg white (optional)
Preparation	Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Strain into chilled cocktail glass, or "on the rocks" into a traditional clay or terracotta mug.
† Illegal recipe at International Bartenders Association

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