Mezcal Apple Cider Recipe
Written by Our simple Mezcal Apple Cider recipe is just what you need this winter! The blend of Mezcal, apple cider, fresh lemon juice & agave syrup makes for a comforting cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 247
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 4 oz apple cider
- ⅔ oz agave syrup
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Cinnamon stick and apple slice - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes and give it a quick stir.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour ½ oz fresh lemon juice into the ice-filled glass.
- Add Agave Syrup: Add ⅔ oz agave syrup. Stir well to dissolve and combine.
- Add Mezcal: Pour 2 oz Mezcal over the ice.
- Add Apple Cider: Add 4 oz apple cider into the glass.
- Stir Well: Using a bar spoon or stirrer, stir well to combine the ingredients. Add more ice if necessary.
- Garnish: Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an apple slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Mezcal: If you don't have Mezcal, you can use tequila as a substitute. It's not as smoky as Mezcal, but it will still give you a nice kick. To keep this distinctive smoky profile, you can also try using a peated Scotch whisky to make this cocktail. Finally, for a sweeter profile, try using bourbon instead.
- Apple Cider: No apple cider? No problem! You can use apple juice as a substitute. It's sweeter than cider, so you should adjust the amount of agave syrup to balance the sweetness.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: You can use bottled lemon juice in a pinch, but the flavor will be less bright and fresh. Another option is to use fresh lime juice for a slightly different citrus kick.
- Agave Syrup: You can use simple syrup (1 part sugar to 1 part hot water) or honey syrup (2 parts honey to 1 part hot water) if you don’t have agave syrup on hand. For a spicier twist, cinnamon syrup is also a good option.
Making a Pitcher of Mezcal Apple Cider:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Mezcal, 32 oz of apple cider, 5 oz of agave syrup and 4 oz of lemon juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Mezcal, apple cider, agave syrup and lemon juice. Add ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain to remove the ice, serve immediately into ice-filled highball glasses and garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and/or an apple slice. If you have some leftovers, be sure to keep it 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 and Mezcal 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 regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.