Cocktail · Medium strength

Mezcal Margarita

The margarita after it discovered vinyl records and campfires.

How to order it: Espadín mezcal, lime, agave. Tajín rim if you're feeling alive.

Flavor profile

Sweetness4
Bitterness3
Strength7
Freshness7
Richness7
Sparkle0
Daring8

The recipe

  • 2 oz espadín mezcal
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • ¾ oz agave syrup
  • Shake; strain over ice
  • Tajín rim, lime wheel
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Classic variation

The Mezcal Margarita is a riff on a classic. Meet the original:

Margarita

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Tequila, lime, and orange liqueur in perfect tension. Sunshine, weaponized.

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Sidecar

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