Smoky Mezcal Chili Margarita

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A bold cocktail featuring smoky mezcal with a spicy kick of fresh chili and balanced by bright lime and orange liqueur. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, Cointreau 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 180 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: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip it into coarse sea salt to coat the edge evenly.
  2. Step 2: In a shaker, muddle 1 thin slice of fresh red chili gently to release spice without over-pulverizing.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz Cointreau, and 1/2 oz agave nectar to the shaker.
  4. Step 4: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts.
  5. Step 5: Double strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes to keep chili seeds out.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by floating a thin red chili wheel on the surface for a visual and aromatic hint of heat.

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