Wicked Spice Mezcal Margarita
A smoky mezcal margarita with a spicy kick and a touch of sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave nectar 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
- 3/4 oz agave nectar
- 3 thin slices jalapeño slices
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau)
- for rimming coarse salt
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 wheel for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a rocks glass with lime juice and dip it into coarse salt to coat the edge evenly. Fill the glass with large ice cubes and set aside.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 thin jalapeño slices gently to release heat without overpowering.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz agave nectar, and 1/2 oz orange liqueur to the shaker filled halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosted.
- Step 5: Double strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cubes.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel placed on the rim to balance the smoky heat.
