Mezcal Margarita

The Mezcal Margarita is a smoky twist on the classic that might just outshine the original. Refreshing, tart, and subtly sweet, this mezcal-infused cocktail boasts the robust flavor of mezcal in every sip and is by far one of my favorite cocktails.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Mezcal Margarita

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings drink

Calories 200kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

Mezcal Margarita Ingredients:

sea salt for salt rim
ice
2 oz. Mezcal
1 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 tsp. agave nectar
lime wheels for garnish

Instructions

How to Make a Mezcal Margarita

Salt a rocks glass by rubbing a wedge of lime (the juicy part) around the rim of the glass then turning it in a plate of sea salt.
sea salt
Fill the glass with ice.
ice
Add Mezcal, Cointreau, lime juice and agave.
2 oz. Mezcal, 1 oz. Cointreau, 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 tsp. agave nectar
Use a long cocktail spoon to stir.
Garnish with a lime wheel or two.
lime wheels for garnish

Notes

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