Mezcal Margarita
A Margarita made with smoky mezcal.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Mezcal
- 20 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 25 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Pour 50 ml mezcal into the shaker
- Pour 20 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Mezcal Margarita
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Mezcal Margarita FAQ
What's in a Mezcal Margarita?
50 ml mezcal, 20 ml triple sec / cointreau, 25 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Mezcal Margarita?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Mezcal Margarita?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Mezcal Margarita in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
