MEZCAL-TEQUILA MARGARITA
The spirit base of this margarita is split between tequila and mezcal, which gives the final drink a deep, complex flavor, and provides an excellent excuse to rim the glass with sal de gusano, or worm salt. With roots in Oaxaca, Mexico, sal de gusano is made from toasted, ground gusano (the moth larvae that feeds on the agave plant), salt and dried chiles, and is traditionally served alongside mezcal. If you're running low on tequila or mezcal, feel free to use 1 1/2 ounces total of whichever agave-based spirit you have.
Provided by Rebekah Peppler
Categories cocktails
Yield 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the salted half rim, if using: In a small shallow bowl or plate, sprinkle a thin layer of the sal de gusano. Run the lime wedge along half of the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into the salt mixture.
- In a shaker, combine the tequila, mezcal, orange liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup. Add ice, cover, and shake vigorously until the drink is well chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Fill the glass with ice, then strain the margarita into the glass. Add the lime wedge; enjoy immediately.
LEMON MEZCAL MARGARITA
Say hello to summer's new go-to drink. Instead of the traditional lime juice used in a margarita, we went with lemon juice to soften the smokiness of the mezcal. It's light and refreshing enough for a pool party but has a little edge thanks to its salt and pepper rim.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 2 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix equal parts salt and pepper on a plate. Run a wedge of lemon around the rim of two rocks glasses; dip into salt and pepper mixture. Place mezcal, triple sec, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice; shake until outside is cold and frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain over ice into prepared glasses; serve immediately with lemon wedges.
SPICY MEZCAL MARGARITA
Hot peppers and mezcal, a smokier version of tequila, make this the perfect summer cocktail.
Provided by GoodFoodStories
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Margarita Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix 1 tablespoon sugar with salt on a shallow, rimmed plate. Use lime wedge to wet rims of two 6- to 8-ounce glasses. Dip rims into sugar mixture.
- Combine jalapeno and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar in a cocktail shaker and muddle until sugar is dissolved and jalapeno is juiced. Add orange juice, mezcal, and lime juice to shaker, then fill with ice. Cover and shake until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into glasses to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 962 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
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