Classic Mezcal Margarita with Smoked Salt Rim

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A smoky twist on the classic margarita featuring mezcal and a smoked salt rim for a bold finish. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, triple sec 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 180 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pour some smoked sea salt onto a small plate. Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip the rim into the smoked salt to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz triple sec, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the salted rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and a small sprig of fresh cilantro if desired to complement the smoky notes.

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