Description
A delicious “healthier” recipe for Mezcal Margaritas- with smoky mezcal, fresh citrus, jalapeno, cilantro….smoky, spicy, and oh so refreshing! Designed for the “grown-up” palate. If you like Scotch, you’ll love this.
Ingredients
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- Optional- 4 -6 slices of jalapeno
- Optional- 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs (optional)
- 2 ounces lime juice (or sub part other citrus- orange, mandarin or grapefruit)
- 3 ounces Mezcal
- 1 1/2 ounces Orange Liqueur ( Ciontreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
- 2–3 teaspoons agave, Honey Simple Syrup or maple syrup
Instructions
- Rub the rims of 2 glasses with lime, then dip the rims into a small plate of salt. Fill the glasses with ice. Place the jalapeño and cilantro into a shaker (Or use a jar with a lid). Muddle. Add ice to ⅔ full.
- Add lime juice and or other citrus.Add the Mezcal, Orange liqueur and sweetener of choice. ( see note).
- Shake well and taste- adjusting sweetness and lime. Find the right balance ( for you!).
- Pour into the salt-rimmed glasses, over ice, or serve strained and up like a martini.
- Garnish with a lime slice.
Notes
Sweetener: If using another citrus instead of lime ( like orange, mandarin or grapefruit) you will most likely need less sweetener. If using just limes, you may need more sweetener. So taste it! 🙂
Spicy Rim: To make a spicy salt rim, mix salt with smoked paprika and chili powder and a pinch of sugar.
One fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 margaritas
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 21.3 g
- Sodium: 4.3 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.3 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg