Smoky Mezcal Margarita Recipe
This mezcal margarita is a smoky spin on the classic that's arguably better than the original. It's refreshing and tart, yet subtly sweet, with the assertive taste of mezcal. It's quick to make, and easily scales up to pitcher (aka party) size!
Ingredients
- Margarita salt, I use Tajín
- 2 ounces mezcal, see notes
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ¾ ounce agave syrup, recipe below
- ½ ounce Triple Sec
Agave Simple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- ½ tablespoon agave syrup
Instructions
- Rub the rim of a glass with a cut lime, then dip it into margarita salt (I used Tajin in the pictures.) Add ice to the glass.Margarita salt
- Put a handful of ice into a cocktail mixer or jar. Add the mezcal, lime juice, agave simple syrup, and Triple Sec and stir well.2 ounces mezcal, 1 ounce lime juice, ¾ ounce agave syrup, ½ ounce Triple Sec
- Pour it into your salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a slice of lime.
Agave Simple Syrup
- Mix the warm water and agave syrup in a small glass.1 tablespoon warm water, ½ tablespoon agave syrup
Notes
Simple syrup: You can make as much agave simple syrup as you'd like by mixing 2 parts warm water with 1 part agave syrup. For example, you could use 2 cups of water and 1 cup of agave syrup. If you don't have agave, you can use honey.
Garnish: I garnished the mezcal margaritas in the pictures with the spiky leaves from a pineapple crown.
Mezcal: I love its smoky flavor, but it can be overpowering for some. For a more gentle smoky flavor, use half tequila blanco and half mezcal.
Serving: 1 cocktail, Calories: 280kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 40mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 14IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 0.1mg