Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsZona RosaHot & Smokey Margarita Recipe

Hot & Smokey Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Zona Rosa
Time10m
Serves1

mezcal, curacao, chili syrup, lime, salt

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Enhancers

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rim the Glass

    Prepare the glass by rimming it with a mix of coarse sea salt and chili powder. To do this, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip it into a plate with the salt and chili powder mixed together. Set the glass aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of mezcal, 1 oz of curacao, 0.5 oz of chili syrup, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice.

  3. 3

    Shake the Cocktail

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.

  2. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Hot & Smokey Margarita!

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