Oaxacan Margarita Recipe
Mezcal Herrera Family Private Barrel, El Jimador Silver Tequila, Fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Glass Prep
Tools & Optional
Method
Glass Prep
- 1
Rim the glass
Rub the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Dip the rim lightly into coarse salt or Tajín spread on a small plate so it adheres evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Place one large ice cube in the prepared glass and set aside for serving.
Mixing
- 3
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add mezcal, tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup.
- 4
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted.
- 5
Strain
Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over the large ice cube using the shaker's strainer and a fine strainer if you prefer a smoother texture (to catch small ice shards and pulp).
Finish
- 6
Garnish with the lime wheel or wedge on the rim or floated on top. Serve immediately.
- 7
Optional: For a smokier presentation, flame-express a lime peel over the drink briefly or float a very light spritz of mezcal on top (about 1/8 oz) before serving.