Smoky Tropical Mezcal Punch
A smoky, fruity punch that combines mezcal with tropical pineapple and lime, balanced with a hint of chili heat for complexity. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, pineapple 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 190 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
- 1.5 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz agave syrup
- 2 dashes chili bitters
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 pineapple leaf
- 1 thin chili slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice and pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, and 1/2 oz agave syrup.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of chili bitters and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 4: Garnish with a pineapple leaf tucked into the glass and a thin slice of fresh chili floated on top for a visual and flavor kick.
