Cinnamon-Spiced Mezcal Margarita
A smoky mezcal margarita with a warming cinnamon kick, balanced by fresh lime and a touch of agave sweetness for a smoky-spiced twist. This recipe, ready in about 6 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 195 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 oz cinnamon simple syrup
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- for rimming ground cinnamon
- for rimming kosher salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a rocks glass by mixing equal parts ground cinnamon and kosher salt on a small plate, then moistening the rim with lime and dipping it into the mixture. Set aside.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz agave syrup, 1/4 oz cinnamon simple syrup, and 1/2 oz orange liqueur.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with one large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin wheel of lime placed on the rim and a small cinnamon stick rested alongside it.
