Desert Mirage Mezcal Sour
A smoky mezcal sour with fresh lime and agave sweetness, balanced by a frothy egg white finish to mimic the shimmering desert heat. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together Mezcal, Fresh lime juice, Agave nectar 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 lime juice
- 3/4 oz Agave nectar
- 1 Egg white
- 3 drops Angostura bitters
- enough to fill shaker Ice cubes
- 1 Lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz agave nectar, and 1 egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice. Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify.
- Step 2: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway. Shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty cold and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to create a smooth, frothy surface.
- Step 4: Drop 3 drops of Angostura bitters onto the foam and use a toothpick to create a swirl pattern.
- Step 5: Garnish by resting a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.
