Ginger-Lime Mezcal Margarita
A vibrant mezcal margarita brightened with fresh lime and spicy ginger syrup, delivering smoky and zesty flavors in a refreshing serve. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, ginger 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz ginger syrup
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
- for rimming coarse salt
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a rocks glass with fresh lime juice and dip into coarse salt, then fill the glass with medium ice cubes.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim, then pour 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz ginger syrup, and 1/2 oz orange liqueur.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin lime wheel on top and optionally add a small piece of candied ginger on a cocktail pick.
