Mezcal Margarita

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.
Yield 1 serving
Test Kitchen Approved
If you've never tried a mezcal margarita, you'll want to give it a shot (pun intended)! This fun twist replaces tequila with the smoky flavors of mezcal while still keeping that sweet and citrusy flavor from lime juice, simple syrup and triple sec. This version may just beat out the classic! —Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 1 lime wedge
  • Kosher salt, optional
  • 1-1/2 ounces mezcal
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce Triple Sec

Directions

  1. If desired, moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge and sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice.
    In an empty cocktail shaker, combine mezcal, lime juice, syrup and Triple Sec. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 216 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

If you've never tried a mezcal margarita, you'll want to give it a shot (pun intended)! This fun twist replaces tequila with the smoky flavors of mezcal while still keeping that sweet and citrusy flavor from lime juice, simple syrup and triple sec. This version may just beat out the classic! —Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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