Description
Make a mezcal margarita for a smoky spin on the classic! It’s tangy and smoke-forward, giving this popular cocktail a rich depth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce* mezcal
- 1 ounce tequila blanco or reposado
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, for the rim
- For the garnish: Lime circle
Instructions
- Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of flaky sea salt (or for a festive look, use Margarita Salt).
- Place the mezcal, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes and shake until cold.
- Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve.
Notes
*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
