Spiced Honey Mezcal Sour
A smoky mezcal sour enhanced with warm spices and honey for a smooth, balanced cocktail with a spicy edge. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water) 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 lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 egg white
- a pinch ground nutmeg
- enough for shaking ice cubes
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup, 1 pinch cinnamon, and 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Lightly dust the surface with a pinch of ground nutmeg.
- Step 6: Garnish by twisting a lemon peel over the cocktail to release oils, then rest it on the rim.
