Cinnamon-Spiced Mezcal Margarita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
4. Step 4: Strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with one large clear ice cube.
5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin wheel of lime placed on the rim and a small cinnamon stick rested alongside it.