Mezcalita Recipe: A Smoky Twist on Margaritas
Quench your thirst with a twist on the classic! Dive into the bold, smoky flavors of our mezcalita recipe, perfect for your next cocktail hour.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Mezcal such as Del Maguey, Ilegal, or Montelobos
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 ounce pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1/2 ounce agave syrup
- Salt and chili powder for rimming the glass
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Rim your glass with a mixture of salt and chili powder by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and then dipping it into the salt-chili mix.
- Mix the Drink: In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of mezcal, 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 ounce of pineapple juice, 1/2 ounce of triple sec, and 1/2 ounce of agave syrup.
- Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish: Add a lime wedge or pineapple slice for garnish.