Mezcal Margarita Recipe

Measure & Combine

Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz agave syrup into a cocktail shaker or mixing tin.

Add Ice & Shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 6 medium cubes). Cap and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold and slightly frosted.

Prepare Glass

While shaking, run the lime wedge around the rim of your serving glass. Spread 1 tsp coarse or smoked sea salt on a small plate, then gently press the wet rim into the salt to coat. Fill the glass with about 1 cup of fresh ice.

Strain & Serve

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice (use a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer or pour directly if preferred).

Garnish

Garnish with a thin lime wheel on the rim. Optionally add a small slice of fresh jalapeño on the wheel for a spicy accent.

If you prefer a sweeter drink, increase agave syrup in 0.25 oz increments. For a more citrus-forward version, increase lime juice to 1.25 oz. Swap orange liqueur brands as desired — Cointreau yields a cleaner orange note; triple sec is typically sweeter.

If you’d like a smokier cocktail, rinse the glass with a few drops of mezcal before filling (pour 0.25 oz into the glass, swirl to coat, discard excess) or use smoked sea salt on the rim.