Kick back this spring with our simple Mezcal Collins recipe! You'll love the blend of Mezcal, lime juice, agave syrup, and club soda.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
198
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ⅔ oz agave syrup
- 5 oz club soda - to top up
- Lime wheel or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Collins or Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Bar spoon or long stirrer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes. Give it a quick stir to chill it well and set it aside.
- Add Agave Syrup: Measure and pour ⅔ oz agave syrup into the shaker.
- Add Lime Juice: Add 1 oz fresh lime juice.
- Add Mezcal: Finally, add 2 oz Mezcal to the mix.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice, close it and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain: Take the Collins glass and use the cocktail strainer to remove any excess water inside. Using the cocktail strainer, now strain the drink from the shaker into the ice-filled glass.
- Top-up: Top-up with approx. 5 oz club soda (adjust to taste and to the size of the glass).
- Garnish and Serve: Finally, place a lime wheel or twist into the glass for garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Mezcal: If you don't have Mezcal, use tequila instead. It won't have the same smoky flavor but will still make a tasty cocktail.
- Fresh Lime Juice: You can use bottled lime juice in a pinch, but fresh is always best. You could also try lemon juice for a different twist.
- Agave Syrup: Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 part warm water) or simple syrup can be used as a substitute for agave syrup if needed.
Making a Pitcher of Mezcal Collins:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Mezcal, 8 oz of fresh lime juice, 5 ½ oz of agave syrup, and approximately 5 oz of club soda.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Mezcal, lemon juice, and agave syrup. Add ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain to remove the ice, serve immediately into ice-filled highball or Collins glasses, and garnish each glass with a lime wheel or twist. If you have some leftovers, keep them in the fridge (make sure no ice cubes are left inside) in an airtight container.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Mezcal Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit that has a smoky flavor profile, or a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; several brands are available that mimic Tequila's flavor quite well. You can also try making your own substitute by mixing together water, a pinch of smoked salt, a splash of tonic, and a bit of agave syrup (to taste).
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the Mezcal, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
The Mezcal Collins cocktail is naturally vegan as it doesn't contain any animal products. Most distilled spirits, including mezcal, are vegan-friendly (just make sure not to use a “pechuga” type of Mezcal, as this special kind is not vegan-friendly). In case of doubt, always check the brand's website or contact them directly to ensure their products are vegan.What is a Mezcal Collins?
A Mezcal Collins is a smoky, refreshing cocktail made of Mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and club soda. This drink is a variant of the classic Tom Collins cocktail but substitutes gin with Mezcal for an intriguing twist.
The process of making a Mezcal Collins is relatively easy. It combines the Mezcal, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice. After shaking well, it’s strained into a glass filled with ice and topped off with club soda.
What is a Mezcal Collins made of – The ingredients
To put together a Mezcal Collins, you need these ingredients:
- Mezcal: This is the cocktail’s base spirit, providing a smoky and earthy flavor.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Adds a tart, refreshing element to balance out the smoky Mezcal.
- Agave Nectar: Sweetens the cocktail and complements the tartness of the lime juice. It also enhances the natural flavors of Tequila, which is also made from agave.
- Club Soda: Gives the cocktail a fizzy texture and dilutes the intense flavors slightly.
- Lime Slice or Twist (for garnish): Enhances presentation and adds an extra hint of crisp citrus aroma.
