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Recipe

Mezcal Margarita

Smoky mezcal margarita with fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and agave syrup. A bold twist on the classic margarita with rich, earthy flavors. Ready in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
  • 0.5 oz agave syrup
  • Kosher salt (for rim)
  • Lime wedge (for garnish)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Prep the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim in kosher salt. Fill with ice.

  2. Shake: Add mezcal, lime juice, Cointreau, and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.

  3. Serve: Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

The smoky flavor of mezcal pairs perfectly with the tart lime and sweet agave. For a lighter smoke profile, use 1.5 oz mezcal and 0.5 oz tequila blanco. For extra heat, muddle jalapeño slices before shaking or rim with chili-lime seasoning instead of salt.