Cocktails

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

By Megan Leihgeber
Recipe for a Spicy Mezcal Margarita

A Sunset Dinner Party with Austin's Most Intentional Event Curators

A Sunset Dinner Party with Austin's Most Intentional Event Curators

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This cocktail is a lovely twist on a margarita. While refreshing from the cucumber, it packs a punch from the smoky, spicy flavors of the mezcal and optional chile around the rim.

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Spicy Mezcal Margarita

Serves 4

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

By Camille Styles
Prep

10 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 1 small serrano, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 4 ounces GEM&BOLT Mezcal
  • 4 ounces Topo Chico

Instructions

  1. In a blender, add the cucumber, sugar, lemon and lime juice and blend until juiced.
  2. Strain through a fine strainer to remove the pulp.
  3. Put the cilantro and serrano into a cocktail shaker, and pour in the juice. Muddle to break it down.
  4. Fill with ice and add the mezcal and cointreau. Shake.
  5. Pour the cocktail into 4 cups, filled with ice. Top each off with Topo Chico.
  6. Enjoy!

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