Mezcal Margarita

Name: Mezcal Margarita
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces mezcal (preferably Rey Campero Espadín); 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice, peel reserved; 1/2 ounce Combier; 1/4 ounce Cointreau; Salt, for rimming glasses; Lime wedge, for garnish

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Smoky mezcal brings depth to a classic margarita. A combination of slightly sweeter Combier and mildly bitter Cointreau balances the floral orange notes in the drink. Double the Cointreau if Combier is unavailable.

By Yana Volfson

September 2020

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Recipe Summary

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5 mins

Yield:

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces mezcal (preferably Rey Campero Espadín)
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice, peel reserved
1/2 ounce Combier
1/4 ounce Cointreau
Salt, for rimming glasses
Lime wedge, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Combine mezcal, lime juice, Combier, and Cointreau in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice cubes; cover and shake until shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Rub half of glass rim with lime peel; dip in salt. Fill glass with ice; strain margarita into glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

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