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Mezcalita on a wood surface with a bottle of mezcal and an orange half in the background.

Mezcalita Recipe

Melissa
The Mezcalita, also known as the Mezcal Margarita, is a smoky and spicy twist on the classic margarita. It’s the perfect cocktail for a summer day or any time you want to add a little spice to your drink. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Latin
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • Tajin or salt for rim (optional)
  • 1 ½ ounces mezcal
  • 1 ounce triple sec (recommend Cointreau)
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 1 ounce orange juice
  • Orange slice for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Optional pre-step: Rub the fleshy part of a lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Roll the rim in tajin or salt.
  • Add the mezcal, triple sec, lime juice, and orange juice to a cocktail shaker.
  • Add ice and shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. 
  • Garnish with an orange slice, if desired. 

Notes

For a batch of 8 Mezcalitas:
  • 1 ½ cups mezcal
  • 1 cup triple sec (recommend Cointreau)
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
Mix everything in a pitcher and chill up to 1 day in advance of when you need it. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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