Modern Notables
Mezcal Margarita
Margarita with smoke
Smoke, agave, and lime — a margarita that tastes like a campfire. Mezcal's complexity transforms the drink from sweet to sophisticated.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
- 1/2 oz Triple Sec
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Agave Syrup
Method
Shake mezcal, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed coupe. Garnish with lime wheel.
Modern variant of the Margarita with mezcal in place of tequila. Per Difford's Guide #2497. Notes: the smoky character of mezcal substantially shifts the flavor profile. Origins and emergence timeline not documented in Difford's recipe or broader margarita history guides. Some contemporary recipes use half-mezcal-half-tequila blends rather than full mezcal swap.
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