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Illegal Mezcal Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Illegal Mezcal Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Glass

Start by rimming your glass with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a plate of salt until evenly coated.

2

Mix the Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, combine the mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and sliced jalapeño.

3

Shake It Up

Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

Serving

4

Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Make sure to leave some jalapeño slices in the drink for added flavor.

5

Garnish

Top with chopped cilantro and garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.