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🌵 The Smoky Mezcalita Cocktail 🍹

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Nov 5, 2026

Drinks

Recipe By: Hey Bartender!

🌵 Fun Fact: Mezcal gets its signature smoky flavor from roasting agave hearts in underground pits. Ancient tradition, delicious results! 🍹🔥

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Ingredients

  1. • 2 oz mezcal

  2. • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  3. • ½ oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)

  4. • ¼ oz agave nectar

  5. • Tajín seasoning, for the rim

  6. • Ice

  7. • Lime wheel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip into Tajín and fill with ice.

  1. 2. Add mezcal, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar to a cocktail shaker.

  1. 3. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.

  1. 4. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

  1. 5. Garnish with a fresh lime wheel and enjoy!

  1. 🌶️ Taco Tuesday Tip: Love a little heat? Muddle two jalapeño slices in the shaker before adding the remaining ingredients.



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