The Best Mezcal Margarita Recipe

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The Best Mezcal Margarita Recipe

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!

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Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

For 2 servings:

1/2 cup mezcal
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 tablespoon 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
1/4 part agave

Instructions

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

Notes

To make a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail, here’s what you’ll use:

½ cup Seedlip Spice 94 non-alcoholic spirit
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon agave

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

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.
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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