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Mezcal Margarita Cocktail Drink

Mezcal Margarita Recipe

Add a kick to your autumn with our straightforward Mezcal Margarita recipe! You'll enjoy the blend of Mezcal, lime juice, agave syrup, and a salty rim in this smoky drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 237

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ oz Mezcal
  • ½ oz orange liqueur
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz agave syrup
  • Salt - for rimming the glass, optional
  • Lime wheel - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Margarita Glass
  • Strainer & Fine-strainer

Instructions

  • Chill Glass: Ice up your margarita glass and set it aside.
  • Combine Ingredients: In your cocktail shaker, pour 1 oz agave syrup, 1 oz fresh lime juice, ½ oz orange liqueur, and 1½ oz Mezcal.
  • Rim Glass: If you like a salted rim, run a lime wedge around the edge of your glass and dip it into salt.
  • Shake: Fill your shaker with ice and give everything a good shake until well combined and chilled.
  • Pour: Fine strain the mixture into your prepared margarita glass.
  • Garnish: Add a lime wheel for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Mezcal: If you don't have Mezcal, tequila is a great substitute. It's similar to Mezcal but less smoky.
  • Orange liqueur: if you are out of any orange liqueur opt for an orange flavored syrup or a dash of orange essence.
  • Fresh Lime Juice: I've used bottled lime juice in a pinch. It's less fresh-tasting, but it does the job.
  • Agave Syrup: Honey or simple syrup can be used instead of agave syrup if needed.

Making a Pitcher of Mezcal Margarita:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Mezcal, 4 oz of orange liqueur, 8 oz of fresh lime juice, and 8 oz of agave syrup.
  • Mix: Combine the Mezcal, orange liqueur,  fresh lime juice, and agave syrup in a large pitcher with ice and stir well.
  • Serve: Strain the mixture into individual salt-rimmed margarita glasses, garnish with a lime wheel, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Mezcal Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit with a smoky flavor profile to mimic the Mezcal.
  • Orange liqueur: Use a non-alcoholic orange flavored syrup. 
  • 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:

  • Agave Syrup: Ensure your agave syrup is organic and labeled as vegan. Some brands process their syrup using animal-derived products. Alternatively, use a vegan-friendly simple syrup.
  • Proceed As Usual: With your vegan-friendly sweetener, follow the original steps to enjoy a delicious vegan Mezcal Margarita.