Mezcal Margarita Recipe
Mezcal Cointreau Lime Salt Rim.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten it. Dip the rim of the glass into a plate with coarse sea salt to coat the rim evenly. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of mezcal, 1 oz of Cointreau, and 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice, covering the liquid. This helps chill the drink as you shake.
- 4
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Optionally, garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.