Mezcalita
A smoky twist on the classic margarita, the Mezcalita substitutes tequila with mezcal, offering a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Rocks glass
- Strainer
- plate for salt
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1/2 oz Agave syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel, for garnish
- Salt for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Rim a rocks glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into a plate of salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the mezcal, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Notes
For a less sweet Mezcalita, adjust the agave syrup to taste. The type of mezcal used can significantly alter the cocktail's smokiness and overall flavor profile, so choose according to personal preference.