Mezcal

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A Mexican liquor that is close cousin to the more famous Tequila. [Mezcal] is usually stronger, and is known for its trademark worm which is placed in the bottle. [The worms] preservation in the bottle is, according to legend, a sign of high proof in the liquor. Many fraternities believe that eating [the worm] (which, unlike the liquid its found in, is relatively harmless) is a right of passage. High quality brands of Mezcal rarely carry the worm.