If you like a Margarita but want something a bit more “grit” and fuller of character, the Mezcalita is for you. While a standard Marg is all about bright, zesty sunshine, a Mezcalita is its moodier, more sophisticated cousin.
The secret is the Mezcal. Unlike Tequila, the agave for Mezcal is roasted in underground pits, giving it a beautiful campfire-smoke quality. When you pair that with tart lime and the earthy sweetness of agave nectar, you get a drink that feels a lot more grown-up.
Prep Time: 4 mins
Servings: 1
Price Range: Expensive
Difficulty: Easy
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Smoky Mezcalita Cocktail Ingredients
Alcohol
- 50 ml Mezcal (We Used Mezcal Amores Cupreata)
Juices, Sodas & Syrups
- 25 ml Lime Juice
- 15 ml Agave Sugar Syrup
Fruit & Other
- A tiny pinch of Sea Salt (optional, but it really makes the agave pop)
- Dehydrated Lime Slices for garnish
Smoky Mezcalita Cocktail Recipe
Only six steps to make the perfect Smoky Mezcalita!
- Stick a rocks glass in the freezer for a few minutes to get it nice and chilled.
- Add your Mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and that tiny pinch of salt into your cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with plenty of ice. Give it a proper, vigorous shake for about 12-15 seconds. You want it ice-cold and well-aerated.
- Fill your chilled glass with fresh ice cubes. Strain the mixture over the new ice using a Hawthorne strainer.
- Top it off with one or two dehydrated lime slices.
- Serve, sip and enjoy!
Equipment
This cocktail will need the following equipment:
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger
- Hawthorne strainer
- Rocks glass
Cocktail Units & Pricing
We’ve based these volumes, units and pricing off our alcohol database. Our prices are based off open Open Exchange Rates from the GBP total.
| Ingredient | Volume | Units | Price |
| Mezcal | 50 ml | 2.05 | £3.79 |
| Lime Juice | 15 ml | 0.00 | £0.03 |
| Agave Sugar Syrup | 15 ml | 0.00 | £0.20 |
| 80 ml | 2.05 | £4.02 | $5.32* | €4.61* |
FAQs
Where can I buy Mezcal?
It used to be a specialist find, but you can now pick up decent bottles in Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury’s or online shops like The Bottle Club.
What if I don’t have agave nectar?
You can use honey or sugar syrup instead, but agave nectar has a specific earthy taste that really complements the smoke of the Mezcal. If you do use honey, thin it out with a little warm water first so it doesn’t seize up when it hits the cold ice.
