Cocktail Recipes

Smoky Spicy Margarita

Modern | Sour | from Anders Erickson

A Smoky Spicy Margarita is a cocktail that adds a smoky and spicy twist to the classic margarita. It typically involves using mezcal instead of tequila, muddling in jalapeños for heat, and rimming the glass with a spicy salt mixture like chili powder and cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml	Mezcal	Del Maguey Vida
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Orange Curaçao	Marie Brizard
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Fresh Lime Juice
1⁄4 oz / 6 ml 1⁄2 oz / 9 ml 1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml	Agave Nectar
2 to 3 slices 3 to 4 1⁄2 slices 4 to 6 slices 6 to 9 slices	Jalapeño

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Double Strain
• Glassware:
  • Low Ball
  • On the Rocks
• Garnish: Lime wheel
• Special Prep: Muddle the jalapeño slices in the cheater tin before shaking. Tajin rim.