Del Maguey Vida Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare glass
If you prefer a salted rim, rub a grapefruit wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim into smoked salt (about 1/2 teaspoon) so the rim has a thin coating. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- 2
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker add 2 tablespoons Del Maguey Vida mezcal, 1 tablespoon reposado tequila, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, 3 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 1/2 ounce agave syrup, 1/2 ounce orange liqueur, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
- 3
Shake
Fill the shaker with about 1 cup of ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and you feel condensation on the outside.
- 4
Strain and serve
Double-strain (or fine-strain) the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice (about 1 cup). This keeps pulp and small ice chips out of the drink for a clean texture.
- 5
Garnish
Express a grapefruit twist over the drink to release oils, run it around the rim if desired, and drop it into the glass or perch a grapefruit wedge on the rim.
- 6
Taste and adjust: taste the cocktail and — if you prefer it sweeter — add another 1/4 ounce agave syrup and stir gently once. If it’s too sweet, squeeze a few drops of lime to brighten.
