Earthy Tequila and Mezcal Repossession
A smoky and earthy cocktail combining reposado tequila and mezcal with citrus and a hint of bitterness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, mezcal, fresh lime juice 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
- 1.5 oz reposado tequila
- 1 oz mezcal
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 dashes grapefruit bitters
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz mezcal, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz agave nectar, and 2 dashes grapefruit bitters into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Express a wide grapefruit peel over the surface, twisting to release oils, then rim the glass lightly and rest the peel inside the glass as garnish.









