Mezcal Margarita recipe
The smoky Margarita — campfire complexity meets lime.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Rocks glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Daiquiri Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz Cointreau
- 0.25 oz Agave syrup
How to make a Mezcal Margarita
- Rim glass with smoked salt.
- Combine all in shaker with ice.
- Shake 10 seconds.
- Strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish.
Garnish
Lime wheel, smoked salt rim
Pro tip
Use espadin mezcal. Smoked salt amplifies smokiness.
History of the Mezcal Margarita
Natural evolution as mezcal gained popularity in the 2010s.
Flavour profile
Smoky, Citrus, Tart, Complex
Variations
- Classic Margarita — Tequila, no smoke
- Half-and-Half — Split tequila and mezcal
- Oaxacan OF — Stirred with agave and bitters
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