Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktails with mezcal, cranberry cocktails, Cranberry Juice, mezcal, Mezcal cocktails, orange cocktails
Servings: 1
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Pour in the cranberry juice first.
In a shaker, mix the mezcal and orange juice.
Slowly pour the orange juice mixture over the cranberry juice to create a layered effect.
Garnish with an orange slice.
Pro Tips
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For a clean layer effect, pour the cranberry juice slowly over the back of a spoon.
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Use fresh-squeezed orange juice to brighten the drink and smooth the mezcal’s smoky notes.
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Choose a fruit-forward mezcal for a softer, more balanced profile.