Mezcalita
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
This fresh mezcalita recipe is made with orange juice, lime juice, and of course, mezcal! It wouldn’t be complete without the spicy, salted rim. Recipe as written below yields 1 cocktail, but you can make two to three at a time in your cocktail shaker.
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Ingredients
- For the spicy rim: Tajín Clásico Seasoning or a mix of 2 parts kosher salt and 1 part chili powder
- Lime wedges, for lining the rim and garnish
- 1 1/2 ounces mild mezcal (I recommend Del Maguey Vida)
- 2 ounces fresh orange juice
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- Optional: 3 dashes of orange bitters (for extra orange flavor)
- Optional: 1 to 3 teaspoons orange liqueur, simple syrup or agave nectar
Instructions
- To prepare your glasses: Pour some Tajín (or mix your salt/chili powder) on a small, rimmed plate. Run a wedge of lime around the top of each glass. Dip the top of the glass into the salt blend at a 45-degree angle and roll it from side to side to catch the salt. Add ice cubes to your glass and set it aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the mezcal, orange juice, lime juice, orange bitters (if using) and optional sweetener (I usually prefer mine without—you can always add to taste after shaking). Securely fasten the lid and shake well.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe roughly adapted from my skinny margarita recipe.
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Recipe from Cookie and Kate: https://cookieandkate.com/mezcalita-recipe/
