Ingredients
- 45 ml Mezcal
- 15 ml Tequila blanco
- 30 ml Lime juice
- 15 ml Agave syrup
- Garnish Lime wheel
Preparation
- Rim the rocks with smoked salt. Don't know how? Moisten the rim with a citrus wedge, then dip it in a plate of smoked salt.
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a rocks over ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Garnish with lime wheel. A wheel is a thin, round cross-section slice of the whole fruit.
Origin Story
The Smoky Margarita emerged in the early 2000s as a modern twist on the classic Margarita, incorporating mezcal for its distinctive smoky flavor. This innovation reflects a growing appreciation for mezcal in cocktail culture, particularly in regions where both tequila and mezcal are produced.
