Mezcal Margaritas
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 serving
- 1 ½ ounces mezcal
- 1 ounce Cointreau (or any orange liqueur)
- ¾ ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
- optional: agave nectar or simple syrup for sweetening, if desired
- ice
- optional: lime wedge and salt for rimming the glass
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Preparation
Step 1
If you would like salt-rimmed glasses, begin by running a lime slice (the juicy part) around the top rim of a glass. Fill a shallow bowl with salt, and dip the rim in the salt until it is covered with your desired amount of salt. Set aside.
Step 2
Add mezcal, lime juice, and Cointreau to a cocktail shaker, and shake or stir until combined. Taste, and if you would like it to be sweeter, stir in a half teaspoon of agave or simple syrup until the mix reaches your desired level of sweetness.
Step 3
Fill glass with ice. Pour in the margarita mixture over the rocks. Serve immediately, garnished with an extra lime wedge if desired.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Consider starting with a half-tequila, half-mezcal version if you're new to mezcal.
Mezcal is known for its smoky flavor, which some may find strong compared to regular tequila.
