Smoky Mezcal Margarita Cocktail Recipe
TequilaAuthor: The Bar Team
Swap tequila for Casamigos Mezcal Joven for this deliciously simple, smoky and sophisticated serve.
What you’ll need
Ingredients
Serves:
1
- Casamigos Mezcal50ml
- Fresh lime juice25ml
- Agave nectar20ml
- Two dashes of orange bitters
- Flamed orange peel to garnish
2 units of alcohol per serving
Method
Step 1
Using a jigger, measure 50ml of Casamigos Mezcal and combine with all other ingredients in a shaker.
Step 2
Shake the mixture vigorously in the cocktail shaker until the surface of the shaker feels chilled. Strain the drink with a cocktail strainer into a rocks glass.
Step 3
Add fresh ice to the glass and express natural orange oils from peel over top of cocktail. Lightly char peel and garnish.
Top tip
For a less smoky option, decrease the Casamigos Mezcal Joven pour to 30ml and add 30ml of Casamigos Blanco Tequila instead.
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