5 from 21 votes
Mezcalita
The Mezcalita is a smoky cocktail made with mezcal, lime juice, pineapple juice, triple sec, and agave syrup, shaken with ice and served over fresh ice. Optionally, the rim is salted or seasoned with chili powder or Tajin for an added kick. Garnishes of pineapple slices and lime wheels add color and a complementary tropical aroma.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
drink
Calories:
233 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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Notes
- Nutritional information provided excludes the garnishes and salted rim.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% 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.