Smoky Mezcal and Bitter Orange Cocktail

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A balanced smoky cocktail featuring estate mezcal with the bright bitterness of orange bitters and a hint of citrus sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh orange juice, orange bitters 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 3 dashes of orange bitters.
  2. Step 2: Stir the mixture gently for 20 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted, allowing the smoky mezcal and orange bitters to meld.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 orange peel over the glass and rim, then drop it in as garnish to enhance the citrus aroma.

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