1 cocktail
5 minutes
Ingredients
- Salt for the rim
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce orange liqueur Cointreau or Grand Marnier preferred
- 1/2 ounce agave syrup or simple syrup optional
- 1 lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lime along the rim of your margarita glass. Dip the rim in salt to coat it and set the glass aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine mezcal, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup (optional) then fill the shaker with ice until it is half full.
- Cover the shaker tightly and shake it well, until it feels really cold.
- Strain the margarita into your prepared glass with a few ice cubes. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g