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Mezcal Margarita recipe
Also known as Smoky Margarita
ShakenRocks glassCubed ice22% ABV200 kcal
The Mezcal Margarita is a shaken agave cocktail, made with mezcal, triple sec, lime juice and more, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is citrusy.
Mezcal Margarita ingredients
| Mezcal | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Triple sec | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Lime juice | 25 ml (¾ oz) |
| Agave syrup | 5 ml (¼ oz) |
How to make a Mezcal Margarita
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with salt rim and a lime wheel.
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- Salt rim and a lime wheel
Mezcal Margarita: quick answers
- How strong is a Mezcal Margarita?
- About 22% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 23 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Mezcal Margarita?
- About 200 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Mezcal Margarita served in?
- A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
- How many ingredients does a Mezcal Margarita have?
- 4 in total: mezcal, triple sec, lime juice and agave syrup.
