Mezcalita
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Mezcalita
Description
This cocktail combines smoky mezcal with bright citrus and sweet tropical notes. Freshly squeezed lime juice brings acidity, while pineapple juice adds sweetness and a fruity depth. Triple sec contributes orange flavor and balance, and agave syrup is used to adjust sweetness if desired. The ingredients are shaken with ice to chill and blend the flavors thoroughly before straining into an ice-filled glass.
Rimming the glass with salt or a spicy seasoning mixture like Tajin enhances the flavor complexity by adding savory and slightly spicy notes that contrast the sweet and smoky elements. Garnishes of pineapple wedges and lime wheels provide visual appeal and enhance the drink experience by adding aroma.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 ounce pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce triple sec (or your favorite orange liqueur)
- 1/2 ounce agave syrup
- pineapple for garnish (optional, slices
- lime for garnish (optional, wheels
- salt or tajin seasoning for garnish (optional, Kosher salt
- chili powder or tajin seasoning for garnish (optional, Kosher salt
Instructions
- Add mezcal, lime juice, pineapple juice, triple sec and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Serve with a salted rim, if desired. You can add a few pinches of chili powder or tajin seasoning to the salt for a kick of flavor. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and lime wheel.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided excludes the garnishes and salted rim.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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