Tamarind Chili Mezcal Margarita

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A smoky mezcal margarita with a tangy tamarind kick and a spicy chili-salt rim that awakens the palate with every sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, tamarind 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 185 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 185 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt on a small plate. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with fresh lime juice and dip it into the chili-salt mix to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz tamarind syrup, and 1/2 oz triple sec.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  4. Step 4: Strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with a large clear ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel placed on the rim, ready to be squeezed for an extra burst of citrus.

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