Italian Mezcal Margarita

Italian Mezcal Margarita

  • Robust
  • Slightly tart
3.1 average

Ingredients

  • 1 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
  • 2⁄3 oz Disaronno amaretto
  • 1⁄2 oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
  • 1⁄3 oz Cointreau triple sec liqueur
  • 1⁄3 oz Lime juice
  • 1⁄3 oz Lemon juice
  • 5 drop Bob's Tonka Bitters optional
  • 5 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s

Method

Glass:

Photographed in an Urban Bar Alto Coupe 18cl

Prepare:

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method:

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish:

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition:

One serving of Italian Mezcal Margarita contains 196 calories

History:

A mezcal-influenced Italian Margarita. Others have done this before, but this recipe by yours truly in January 2025.

Review:

Rich and yet sour with layers of agave spirit and roasted almond.