Prickly Pear Pineapple Mezcalita

Prep Time: 4

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: agave syrup, cointreau, Cointreau Cocktails, Lime Juice, mezcal, Mezcal cocktails, pineapple juice, pineapple juice cocktails, prickly pear water, Tajin

Servings:

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

1.5 oz mezcal
1.5 oz prickly pear water
1 oz pineapple juice
0.75 oz lime juice
0.75 oz Cointreau
0.5 oz agave syrup
Tajín for rimming
Garnish: lime wheel or pineapple wedge optional

Instructions

Rim a rocks glass with lime juice and dip it into Tajín. Set aside.
Add mezcal, prickly pear water, pineapple juice, lime juice, Cointreau, and agave syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake well for 15 seconds.
Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel or pineapple wedge, if you like.

Notes

Pro Tips

For stronger color and flavor, use prickly pear syrup instead of water—just reduce or skip the agave syrup.
Chill your glass ahead of time for a smoother sip.
Want more heat? Add a pinch of chili powder to the rim mix.

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