Velvet Citrus Mezcal Sour
A smoky and smooth mezcal cocktail balanced by fresh citrus juices and a touch of honey for a well-rounded sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, and fresh orange 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 195 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 1 large egg white
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 1 large egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white (dry shake).
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker up to the brim and shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to achieve a silky texture.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin wheel of orange peel twisted over the surface to release oils, then rest it on the rim.
