Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients

• 2 oz Mezcal
• 0.75 oz Orange Liqueur
• 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.25 oz Agave Syrup
• Lime wheel · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Run a lime wedge around half the rim of the glass and dip it in salt.

2. 2

   Add the mezcal, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup to a shaker with ice.

3. 3

   Shake until well-chilled.

4. 4

   Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

5. 5

   Garnish with a lime wheel.

The Story

Swapping tequila for mezcal is one of the most common modern twists on the Margarita. Mezcal is made from agave cooked in earthen pits, which gives the drink a smoky character that has made it a fixture of craft cocktail bars.