Tamarind-Spiced Mezcal Margarita
A smoky mezcal margarita enhanced with tangy tamarind and a touch of warming chili spice on the rim. This recipe, ready in about 6 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 160 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
- 3/4 oz tamarind syrup
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lime wheel
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp kosher salt on a small plate. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with lime juice and dip it into the chili-salt mixture to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim and pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz tamarind syrup, and 1/2 oz triple sec.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts over.
- Step 4: Strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a lime wheel on top, slightly pressed against the inside of the glass rim.
