How to Make Spicy Mezcal Margarita - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a unique and fiery twist on the classic margarita? Look no further than the Spicy Mezcal Margarita. This bold and smoky cocktail takes the traditional margarita up a notch with the addition of spicy jalapeno and smoky mezcal. Perfect for those who love a little heat in their drinks, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or a refreshing treat for a relaxing evening at home.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ cup mezcal
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Mix 1 tablespoon sugar with salt on a shallow, rimmed plate. Use lime wedge to wet rims of two 8-ounce glasses. Dip rims into sugar mixture.
  • Combine jalapeño and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar in a cocktail shaker and muddle until sugar is dissolved and jalapeño is juiced. Add orange juice, mezcal, and lime juice to shaker, then fill with ice. Cover and shake until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into glasses to serve.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 962mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 186mg