Spicy Mezcal Margarita
10 Minutes Prep
10 Minutes Total
1 Serving
Sweet, spicy and smoky; Just how we like our cocktails! We used Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes to make this savory cocktail, adding a new twist to a margarita.
Ingredient List
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounces chipotle honey (recipe below)
- 2 ounces Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomato Water (from a 14.5 ounce can of Muir Glen Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes)
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 3 drops saline solution (recipe below)
- 4 drops olive oil
- Optional Garnish: Whole Red Chili, Cucumber Ribbon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from a 7 ounce can of chipotle peppers in adobo)
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup water
Preparation
- Add lemon, chipotle honey, Muir Glen Fire Roasted tomato water, mezcal and saline solution to an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
- Close the shaker and shake vigorously for 2 minutes. Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. Add 4 drops of olive oil on top and add optional garnish.
- For the chipotle honey: Add honey and adobo sauce to a small bowl and whisk until well-combined. Store in an airtight jar for up to 1 week.
- For the saline solution: Add salt and water to a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake until clear. Transfer to a dropper dispenser for easy use.
