Mezcal Margarita Fizz Recipe

Mezcal Margarita in a glass with a lime wedge.

Salty, tart, slightly smoky, subtly sweet with a bit of fizz: Mezcal Margarita Fizz comes together quick and is fabulous served along side your favorite Mexican food.

Total Time 10

Servings or 4 Servings

Calories 244kcal

Author Traci York

Ingredients

For One Serving:

1 1/4 oz (35g) Silver Tequila (blanco or white)
1/2 oz (14g) Mezcal I like Mezcal Creyente
3/4 oz (21g) Cointreau
1 oz (28g) Fresh Lime Juice about 1 - 2 limes
1/4 oz (7g) Simple Syrup optional / to taste - see notes for recipe*
Club Soda to top off

For Four Servings:

5 oz (140g) Silver Tequila (blanco or white)
2 oz (56g) Mezcal I like Mezcal Creyente
3 oz (84g) Cointreau
4 oz (112g) Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz (28g) Simple Syrup optional / to taste - see notes for recipe*
Club Soda to top off

For the Rim:

2 - 3 tsp Fine Sea Salt
2 - 3 tsp Cane Sugar
Lime Wheels for garnish

Instructions

To a cocktail shaker or cocktail mixing glass add the tequila, mezcal, cointreau, lime juice, and simple (if using). Top with ice and stir/shake. Taste for simple adjustment. For the rim, mix the sea salt and cane sugar together in a small shallow dish. Rim a low-ball glass with lime, then dip into salt/sugar mixture. Fill the glass with ice and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass. Top with club soda and garnish with lime wheel.

Notes

*Homemade Simple Syrup: Bring equal parts sugar and water to a boil (1/4 C each) and simmer until all the sugar is dissolved. Pour into a storage container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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