Blood Orange Mezcalita Recipe
House Mezcal, Blood Orange, Lime Juice, Agave, Chile Rim
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Rim
Method
Prepare Rim
Combine the coarse sea salt and ground chile powder on a small plate and spread in an even ring large enough to coat the glass rim.
Run the lime wedge around the outer edge of a rocks or coupe glass to moisten the rim (do not over-wet).
Dip the moistened rim gently into the chile-salt mixture, twist to coat evenly, then set the glass aside.
Build & Shake
Add mezcal, fresh blood orange juice, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup into a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice (about 6 oz or until 3/4 full).
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.
If you prefer a smoother texture, double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled mixing glass or directly into the serving glass to remove pulp and small ice shards.
Serve & Garnish
Fill the rimmed serving glass with fresh ice (about 4 oz).
Strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.
Garnish with a blood orange wheel or wedge on the rim. Optionally, express the oil from a thin strip of blood orange peel over the drink before dropping it in for added aroma.
Serve immediately and provide a small spoon or straw for stirring if desired.