Smoky · Spicy · Citrusy

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

A smoky, spicy, and citrusy mezcal cocktail, muddled and shaken, served over ice, and presented in a rocks glass.

Main alcohol
Mezcal
Estimated strength
Moderate
Technique
Muddled
Serving style
Over ice
Glass
Rocks Glass
Garnish
jalapeño slice and lime wheel
Carbonation
Still

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Mezcal
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz Agave Syrup
  • 3 pieces Jalapeño
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 piece Lime Wheel
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Muddle jalapeño in shaker. Add mezcal, lime, and agave with ice.
  2. Shake well. Double strain over ice in a salt-rimmed glass.
  3. Garnish with a jalapeño slice and lime wheel.