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Mezcal Margarita Recipe

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5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Category Cocktails / Drinks
Cuisine Mexican Inspired

Description

A go-to mezcal margarita recipe that can be adapted and riffed on for all kinds of occasions.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce mezcal
  • 1 ounce tequila
  • 1 ounce fresh squeeze lime juice
  • ¾ ounce sage simple syrup* or agave syrup

Instructions

  • Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  • Add 1 ounce mezcal, 1 ounce tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, and ¾ ounce simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Secure lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.
  • Strain into prepared glass and garnish as desired (we like to garnish with a sage leaf).

Equipment

cocktail shaker
jigger
cocktail strainer
rocks glass

Notes

We like to make this cocktail with a sage simple syrup. To make it: combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 8 large sage leaves in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain, discard sage leaves and used as desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For a regular simple syrup, leave the sage out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 9gSugar: 6g
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