Mezcal Margarita
The Mezcal Margarita is a smoky, citrusy sour made with Mezcal, Triple Sec and Lime Juice. It is shaken and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 23% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 23% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Smoky, citrus
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlMezcal
- 22mlTriple Sec
- 22mlLime Juice
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into salt-rimmed glass over ice.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Mezcal Margarita
Mezcal's smoke comes from roasting the agave hearts in earthen pits lined with hot stones before they're crushed and fermented. In Mexico this drink is often called a mezcalita.
Missing something?
- No Mezcal? Use Tequila (Loses the smoke; a drop of Islay scotch brings some back)
- No Mezcal? Use Tequila Reposado (Loses the smoke)
- No Triple Sec? Use Grand Marnier (Richer and cognac-based, with less bright orange)
- No Triple Sec? Use Blue Curaçao (Same flavour, but turns the drink blue)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
All swaps for Mezcal, Triple Sec and Lime Juice
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