Smoky Spanish Sunset

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Smoky mezcal meets bright blood orange and a hint of spice for a sunset-hued cocktail with a bold character. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together mezcal, blood orange 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 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add 1.5 oz mezcal, 1 oz blood orange juice, 1/2 oz agave syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice into a shaker filled halfway with ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: Add a pinch of chili powder on top and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Step 3: Place one large clear ice sphere into a rocks glass.
  4. Step 4: Double strain the cocktail into the glass to avoid ice shards.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by resting a blood orange wheel on the rim and lightly dust with a pinch of chili powder on top of the drink.

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