Citrus-Spiced Mezcal Stir
A smoky mezcal cocktail brightened with fresh citrus and balanced by a touch of honey and warm spices for a unique flavor experience. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Mezcal, Fresh grapefruit juice, Honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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 210 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 grapefruit juice
- 3/4 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- a pinch Ground cinnamon
- 6 large cubes Ice cubes
- 1 piece Grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 6 large ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon directly into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and combine without diluting.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Express a wide twist of grapefruit peel over the drink to release oils, then place it on the rim as garnish.
