Go Back
Print
Recipe Image
–
+
servings
Smaller
Normal
Larger
Print
Pin
5
from
7
votes
Hot and Smoky Mezcal Margarita
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
5
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
drink
Author
Justin McChesney-Wachs
Ingredients
2
Jalapeño slices
seeds removed
Ice
1.5
oz
Mezcal
1.5
oz
Triple Sec or other orange liqueur
1
oz
lime juice
2
teaspoons
Agave nectar
Coarse salt
Lime wheels and additional Jalapeño slices for garnish
Instructions
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then role the rim in coarse salt to coat. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the Jalapeño slices, then add the ice, mezcal, triple sec, lime juice and agave nectar.
Shake until frost starts to form on the cocktail shaker, about 30 seconds.
Pour into the glass through a strainer and garnish with a lime wheel and a jalapeño slice.