This Mezcal Margarita is so easy to make, naturally sweetened and delicious! All you need is Mezcal, fresh orange juice, lime juice and ice.
What is Mezcal?
Mezcal is a spirit that is made from agave like tequila is, but it has a smoky flavor because the agave hearts are roasted before distilling.
Why you'll love this Mezcal Margarita Recipe:
- Minimal ingredients - All you need is a few ingredients to make this ridiculously simple margarita!
- Lower in sugar - This margarita with Mezcal doesn't call for any orange liqueur or agave. We're replacing it with freshly squeezed orange juice for the orange flavor and sweetness. This may not be traditional, but it's delicious!
- Batch make this cocktail - The recipe yields one serving, but you can easily 8x, 10x or 12x this recipe for a crowd. Throw it into a pitcher!
Ingredients overview:
- Mezcal - If you find Mezcal too smoky, you can use half Mezcal and half tequila blanco or silver.
- freshly squeezed orange juice - Fresh is best.
- freshly squeezed lime juice - Don't use the bottled stuff.
- ice cubes - I always like my marg to be super cold.
- optional - Tajín, chili lime seasoning or salt for the glass!
Make it spicy!
How to make a Spicy Mezcal Margarita?
Muddle some fresh jalapeño slices (seeds removed) in the cocktail shaker before adding the other ingredients.
Pineapple Mezcal Margarita!
Make a Pineapple Mezcal Margarita by swapping out 1.5 ounces of orange juice for pineapple juice. Just use .5 ounce of orange juice.
How to make a Mezcal Margarita?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
Add Mezcal, orange juice and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and shake well.
- Optional - Cut a lime wedge and run it on the side of the glass. Sprinkle with Tajín, chili lime seasoning or salt.
- Add a handful of ice to the glass.
Pour the cocktail mixture into the glass and enjoy!
Recipe pro-tips:
- I just like adding the salt/spice mix to the side of the glass. You can rim the whole glass if you'd like.
- Taste and adjust according to your preference. Everyone likes their cocktails a certain way. See what works best for you!
Tools needed:
If you're in need of a cocktail shaker set, I love my gold cocktail shaker set from Amazon.
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Mezcal Margarita
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker set
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Mezcal
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 handful ice cubes
- 1 sprinkle Tajín, chili lime seasoning or salt - Optional
Instructions
- Add Mezcal, orange juice and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and shake well.
- Optional - Cut a lime wedge and run it on the side of the glass. Sprinkle with Tajín, chili lime seasoning or salt. Add a handful of ice to the glass.
- Pour the cocktail mixture into the glass and enjoy!
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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