Mezcal Margarita!

Mezcal is a beautiful smoky liquor crafted in the Oaxaca region of Mexico.  It is made from the same plant as tequila, the Agave.  What separates Mezcal is that it is cooked in earth covered fires close to 24 hours over wood coals.  The smoke from the fire infuses the agave with an incredible character that makes it our favorite here at Savour the Trip.  We fell in love on our trip to Tulum Mexico a few years ago, and it remains our favorite.  This Mezcal Margarita recipe is simple and is very focused on the smoky Mezcal flavor.  You can modify this by adding a 1/2 oz of orange juice for a more classic taste.  We also spice it up by making our own simple syrup with jalepeno added for a little heat!  You’ll be transported to the idyllic Tulum, Mexico coast line with each sip, so grab the shaker and start enjoying this delicious Mezcal Margarita!

Mezcal Margarita!
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Mezcal Margarita

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Andrew Gavin
The Mezcal Margarita is a simple recipe that focuses on the flavor of the smoky mezcal. You can make the margarita with a more classic taste by added in a little orange juice to your liking. Mezcal Nuestra Soledad, Vicio, or Riazuleno are great joven (young) mezcals. The tall side of a cocktail shot glass is 1.5 oz, and the short side is 0.75 oz.
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Ingredients
 

Mezcal Margarita

  • 2 oz mezcal, preferably smoky/joven
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 0.75 oz orange juice, (optional)

Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 jalepeno, sliced lengthwise (optional)

Instructions
 

Mezcal Margarita

  • Add ice to a cocktail shaker
  • Add the mezcal, simple syrup, and lime
  • If adding orange juice, do so with the other ingredients

Simple Syrup

  • Add sugar, water, and jalepeno to a pot
  • Heat on high for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the sugar disolves
  • Once the sugar disolves remove from heat and pour into a glass container or coffee mug, then chill in fridge
  • After 10 minutes in the fridge it can be used in a cocktail and will keep for about 2 weeks.
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