Spicy Mezcal Margarita

A mezcal margarita with a spicy Tajin rim.

5 from 3 votes

Make this simple spicy mezcal margarita recipe for your next taco party and impress your friends with your bartending skills!

Servings cocktail

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Equipment

Cocktail shaker
Julep strainer

Ingredients

Tajin Rim

¼ cup Tajin
1 medium lime wedge

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

2 fluid ounces mezcal espadin
1 fluid ounce lime juice
½ fluid ounce triple sec
¼ fluid ounce agave nectar
2 jalapeno slices
1 lime wheel

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

First, prepare a rocks glass with a Tajin rim:
Add the Tajin to a shallow plate or flat dish, shaping it into a pile that has a diameter larger than that of the glass.
Then, cut a slit into the middle of a lime wedge, perpendicular to the length of the wedge, and position the lime wedge on the rim of the glass, using the slit as a guide. Run the lime wedge around the glass a few times, making sure the rim gets fully coated in lime juice.
Now, set the lime wedge aside and place the rim of the glass into the tajin - the lime juice will help it stick to the glass. You can roll the glass slightly to make sure you have an even and generous coating.
Finally, set the glass aside and fill it with large ice cubes.
Next, fill a cocktail shaker with large ice cubes. Add the mezcal, lime juice, triple sec, and agave nectar, and close the shaker tightly. Shake until the shaker is cold and frosty, about 10 to 15 seconds.
Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish with sliced jalapenos and a lime wheel. Enjoy cold!

Notes

Tajin rim: The Tajin rim gives this mezcal margarita its spicy kick, so don't skip this! It's worth the effort, trust us - and it's a great time to practice feeling like a real bartender :) Note that you need enough Tajin on the plate for it to pile up around the edge of the glass, so you will have some unused Tajin leftover on the plate afterwards. Save it for more cocktails later on, or sprinkle it over your tacos!

Mezcal: Espadin mezcal is the best kind to use for a margarita, since it's generally more affordable than other kinds - and since you're mixing it into a flavorful cocktail, you don't need it to be top notch quality. However, this drink is mezcal-forward, so choose a mezcal you enjoy the taste of.

Serving suggestions: Spicy mezcal margaritas are a delicious treat on taco nights! Or, serve them at a party to impress your friends. You can easily prepare all the glasses ahead of time, then make 2 cocktails at once in the shaker, to speed up the process.

Author: Alex Langdon

Calories: 212kcal

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: agave nectar, jalapeno, lime, lime juice, mezcal, tajin, triple sec

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