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Smoky Margarita

Name: Smoky Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 45 ml Mezcal; 15 ml Tequila; 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice; 15 ml Orange Liqueur; 1 dash Salt; 1 Lime Wheel

A smoky take on the classic margarita.

Glass: Margarita glass
Technique: Shaken
Strength: 22.9% ABV (estimated)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 5 min

The Smoky Margarita offers a captivating twist on the classic margarita, featuring mezcal that imparts a rich, smoky flavor complemented by fresh lime juice and orange liqueur. Served in a salt-rimmed glass, this cocktail is ideal for those looking to elevate their margarita experience at summer barbecues or festive gatherings.

Method

Rim the margarita glass with the Salt, if desired, by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into the Salt.
Add the Mezcal, Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice and Orange Liqueur to a shaker.
Mezcal 45 ml1½ oz4.5 cl Tequila 15 ml½ oz1.5 cl Fresh Lime Juice 30 ml1 oz3 cl Orange Liqueur 15 ml½ oz1.5 cl
Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
Strain into the prepared margarita glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with a Lime Wheel on the rim.

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