Strawberry Mezcal Margaritas
Elevate your margaritas by adding mezcal to them! These Strawberry Mezcal Margaritas are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and a hint of smoky flavor thanks to mezcal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberry hulled
- 2 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 1 1/2 ounces Cointreau
- 3 ounces lime fresh squeezed juice
- 2 ounces agave syrup
- salt optional, for the rim of the glasses; or lime wedges for garnish
- strawberries
- lime
Instructions
- Add the strawberries to a blender and purée until smooth. Strain the purée if desired. You'll have more strawberry purée than you need. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Add 3-4 ounces of the strawberry purée or juice, tequila, mezcal, Cointreau, agave syrup and lime juice to a jar or cocktail shaker. Shake until well combined.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of two margarita or low ball glass and then dip them in coarse kosher or sea salt. Add ice to the glasses and divide the margaritas evenly into them. Garnish with a strawberry or lime wedge.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.