Mezcal Margarita
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
2 servings
- Optional- 4 -6 slices of jalapeno
- Optional- 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs (optional)
- 2 ounces lime juice (or sub part other citrus- orange, mandarin or grapefruit)
- 3 ounces Mezcal
- 1 ½ ounces Orange Liqueur ( Ciontreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
- 2-3 teaspoons agave, Honey Simple Syrup or maple syrup
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Preparation
Step 1
Rub the rims of 2 glasses with lime, then dip the rims into a small plate of salt. Fill the glasses with ice. Place the jalapeño and cilantro into a shaker (Or use a jar with a lid). Muddle. Add ice to ⅔ full.
Step 2
Add lime juice and or other citrus.Add the Mezcal, Orange liqueur and sweetener of choice. ( see note).
Step 3
Shake well and taste- adjusting sweetness and lime. Find the right balance ( for you!).
Step 4
Pour into the salt-rimmed glasses, over ice, or serve strained and up like a martini.
Step 5
Garnish with a lime slice.
Step 6
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