Winter Citrus Mezcal Margarita

Overview

Brighten up your winter with this zesty mezcal margarita featuring fresh grapefruit and lime. A hint of elderflower liqueur adds floral complexity to the smoky undertones of mezcal, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

πŸ‘₯Serves: 1
⏱Prep time: 5 min
πŸ“ŠDifficulty: Easy

Winter Citrus Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Mezcal
  • 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur
  • 0.5 oz Agave Nectar
  • Grapefruit slice and lime wheel for garnish
  • Salt for rimming (optional)

Instructions

  1. Optional: Rim the edge of a rocks glass with salt.
  2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine mezcal, grapefruit juice, lime juice, elderflower liqueur, and agave nectar.
  3. Shake well until chilled, about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and lime wheel on the rim.