Smoky Mezcal and Blood Orange Margarita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A vibrant and smoky twist on the classic margarita, featuring the rich depth of mezcal complemented by tangy blood orange and a hint of agave sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh blood orange juice, fresh lime juice 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 210 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 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz mezcal
1 oz fresh blood orange juice
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz agave syrup
0.5 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
for rim coarse sea salt
1 for garnish blood orange slice

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a blood orange slice, then dip it into coarse sea salt to coat evenly; set aside.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh blood orange juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 0.5 oz orange liqueur with ice; shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 3: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with a blood orange slice on the rim.