From: Delish US
We love a traditional margarita, but why not give it a modern and fruity twist with strawberries and mezcal? With an earthy, slightly smoky flavour, mezcal brings a uniquely savoury quality to the typically tequila-based margarita. Add some fresh strawberries, and you have the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and a hint of smokiness. If you're looking for a way to shake up your classic summer cocktail, this is a must-have.
We kept things simple to really showcase the strawberries, but feel free to have fun with it. Adding fresh basil or mint would be delicious, or some Tajín around the rim for some extra spice. Cointreau is our preference for this drink, but any triple sec will do. Some brands of triple sec are sweeter than others, so if you prefer a more tart drink, start with a scant amount, taste, and add more if necessary.
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- Yields:
- 1 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Total Time:
- 5 mins
Ingredients
Flaky sea salt, for glass
- 2
lime wedges
- 2
to 3 strawberries, hulled, halved, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp.
agave syrup
- 50 ml
mezcal
- 25 ml
Cointreau
- 1 tsp.
fresh lime juice
Ice
Directions
- Step 1Place salt on a shallow plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip into salt.
- Step 2In a cocktail shaker or large measuring glass, muddle 2 to 3 strawberries with agave. Add mezcal, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill shaker or measuring glass with ice and stir until well combined.
- Step 3Pour margarita into prepared glass. Garnish with a strawberry and lime wedge.
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