Jalapeño Muddled Mezcal Cocktail

Name: Jalapeño Muddled Mezcal Cocktail
Prep time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktails & Drinks
Ingredients: 2 oz Mezcal; 1/4 tsp (minced, including seeds) Fresh jalapeño; 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 1 Lime wedge

A touch of heat from fresh jalapeño mingles with the smoky essence of mezcal and sweet lime, resulting in a bold and unforgettable cocktail that's surprisingly refreshing.

Cuisine: Cocktails & Drinks

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 6 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz Mezcal
1/4 tsp (minced, including seeds) Fresh jalapeño
0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
0.5 oz Simple syrup
1 Lime wedge

Instructions

Step 1: Muddle 1/4 tsp minced jalapeño in the bottom of a cocktail shaker until the jalapeño is well incorporated and the heat is released.
Step 2: Add 2 oz mezcal, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup to the shaker with ice.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime wedge.