The Best Mezcal Margarita

Smoky, citrusy, and super smooth – this mezcal margarita is made with the freshest of ingredients and is the perfect cocktail for summer BBQs and celebrations alike! 

Mezcal adds just the right amount of smoky flavor, and the fresh citrus juices, plus a touch of sweetness from the agave, make for a blended balance of fun flavors. This is such a fun beverage for grilling season and pairs beautifully with the charred flavors of summer!

Ingredient Notes

To make this easy mezcal margarita, here’s what you’ll need:

For 2 servings:

• ½ cup of mezcal
• ¼ cup of fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup of orange liqueur or fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon of agave
• Lime wedges, for garnish
• Smoky sea salt, for garnish

To scale up, follow these ratios:

• 2 parts mezcal
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• 1 part orange liqueur or fresh orange juice
• ¼ part agave

Ingredient Modifications

This recipe is simple and delicious as written, but below are some ideas of how you can modify ingredients:

• Make a mocktail. To make a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail, substitute the mezcal with a ½ cup of Seedlip Spice 94 non-alcoholic spirit.
• Use triple sec. If you are a fan of the classic triple sec flavor and still want the smoke, sub out the orange juice for triple sec at a 1:1 ratio.

How to Make It

The process to make this margarita is really easy! Here’s how you’ll do it:

1. Add ingredients. Measure and add all your ingredients to a mason jar, shaker, or pitcher (depending on how many margaritas you are making). 
2. Shake. Shake or stir to combine. You can chill your margarita mixture in the fridge for a couple hours or serve immediately.
3. Garnish your glass (optional). Use a lime wedge or some of the margarita mix to coat the rim of your glass, then dip your glass in smoky sea salt to garnish the rim. 
4. Add ice. Add ice to your glass, being careful not to knock the salt off your glass. 
5. Pour and enjoy. Pour your margarita over the ice, sip, and enjoy!

How to Make a Frozen Mezcal Margarita

You can also make a frozen margarita if you want something extra cool and refreshing. Here are a couple of options:

• Use ice. For a quick frozen mezcal margarita, add a few scoops of ice to a blender with your margarita mix and blend on high until incorporated. 
• Freeze the citrus. If you are planning in advance and want a creamier, slushier frozen marg, freeze your lime and orange liqueur in an ice cube tray. Then, add the frozen juices plus the mezcal and agave to a blender and blend on high until smooth.

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