Modern Classic

Mezcal Margarita

Name: Mezcal Margarita
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Mezcal; 30 ml Lime juice; 22.5 ml Triple sec; 10 ml Agave syrup

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

60 ml Mezcal
30 ml Lime juice
22.5 ml Triple sec
10 ml Agave syrup

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass over ice with a salted rim.

Garnish

Lime wheel, salt rim

Origin story

The Mezcal Margarita gained popularity in the early 2000s as mezcal began to emerge as a trendy alternative to tequila. This cocktail reflects the growing appreciation for artisanal spirits and the unique flavors mezcal brings to classic recipes.