🔥 Mezcal Margarita

Smoky, complex – the Margarita's mysterious cousin

🌵 Mezcal Variation

Ingredients

2 oz Mezcal (espadín recommended)
1 oz Fresh lime juice
¾ oz Cointreau
¼ oz Agave nectar
1 Sal de gusano or smoked salt rim (optional)
1 Lime wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

Rim half of a rocks glass with sal de gusano or smoked salt (optional).
Add mezcal, lime juice, Cointreau, and agave to a shaker.
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel.

Pro Tips

🆚 Mezcal vs. Tequila

All tequila is mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila. Mezcal can be made from 30+ agave varieties (not just blue) and is traditionally roasted in underground pits, creating smokiness.

🐛 Sal de Gusano

This Oaxacan specialty is made from dried agave worms, salt, and chili. It adds umami, heat, and authenticity. Available online or at Mexican specialty stores.

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