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Mezcal Mojito

Mezcal Mojito

Classic

A Mojito with smoky mezcal in place of rum.

SummerSmokyRefreshingMinty
4 minEasyLight

Cool mint and lime with a smoky, earthy backbone from the mezcal, lightened by soda. Refreshing with some depth.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Mezcal
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
  • 8 Mint Leaves
  • 2 oz Soda Water
  • Mint sprig · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Gently muddle the mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup in a highball glass.

  2. 2

    Add the mezcal and fill the glass with crushed ice.

  3. 3

    Top with soda water and stir gently.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a mint sprig.

The Story

The Mojito is a Cuban classic, and replacing the rum with mezcal is a modern bar variation. The smoke adds a savory edge to the mint and lime.

Glass · Highball glassGarnish · Mint sprig