Mezcal Margarita

A shaken cocktail made with Mezcal, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, served in a rocks glass.

• Shaken
• Rocks
• Mezcal
• #34 most essential

Ingredients

• 2 ozMezcal
• 1 ozCointreau
• ¾ ozFresh Lime Juice
• GarnishSalt rim

How to make a Mezcal Margarita

1. Add 2 oz Mezcal, 1 oz Cointreau, ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
3. Double-strain into a rocks glass.
4. Garnish with salt rim.

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