Honey-Lime Mezcal Smash

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A smoky and bright cocktail marrying mezcal with honey and lime for a balanced, invigorating sip. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, honey 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 160 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker, gently muddle 4 fresh cilantro leaves with 0.75 oz honey syrup to release the herbaceous aroma.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz mezcal and 1 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a small sprig of cilantro placed upright in the glass and a thin lime wheel rested on the rim.

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