Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fall, fall cocktails, fall mezcal cocktails, Lime Juice, maple, maple beet shrub, maple syrup cocktails, mezcal
Servings: 1
- 1.75 ounces mezcal
- 0.75 ounce maple beet shrub
- 0.25 ounce lime juice
- 0.5 ounce maple syrup for rimming
- 1 teaspoon salt for rimming
- 1 teaspoon black pepper for rimming
- Lime wheel for garnish
Pour the maple syrup onto one small plate. On a second plate, mix the salt and black pepper.
Dip the rim of a rocks glass into the maple syrup, then gently shake off any excess syrup. Next, dip the rim into the salt and pepper mixture to coat.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the mezcal, maple beet shrub, and lime juice with ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
Strain the drink into the prepared rocks glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel for a bright, citrusy finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors of the Shrubarita!
Pro Tips
- For an extra flavor boost, add a dash of chili powder to the salt and pepper rim.
- Adjust the tartness by adding more or less lime juice to suit your taste.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor and balance.