Chili Lime Mezcal Margarita
A smoky mezcal margarita with a kick of chili heat and zesty lime for a bold and balanced flavor experience. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz agave syrup
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- for rimming coarse salt
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: On a small plate, mix 1/4 tsp chili powder with coarse salt. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with lime juice and dip it into the chili-salt mixture to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz agave syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with one large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh lime wheel rested on the rim and lightly dust a pinch of chili powder on top for an extra aroma boost.
