Lantana Spiced Mezcal Margarita
An elevated smoky margarita with a hint of warm spice, inspired by the modern Mexican flavors from La Popular in Austin. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave 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 220 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 syrup
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- for rimming kosher salt
- 1 for garnish lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a rocks glass with lime juice then dip it into kosher salt mixed evenly with a pinch of ground cinnamon; set aside.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz agave syrup, and 1/2 oz orange liqueur.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until frosty.
- Step 4: Strain into the prepared rocks glass over fresh large ice cubes.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lime wedge perched on the rim and lightly dust a pinch of cinnamon over the top for aroma.
