Strawberry Mezcal Margarita
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: agave syrup, cocktails with mezcal, cointreau, Cointreau Cocktails, Lime Juice, margarita variations, Mezcal cocktails, strawberry cocktails
Servings: 1
- ¼ cup strawberries
- 0.25 oz agave syrup
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- Salt for rimming
- Garnish: strawberry and lime wedge
Run a lime wedge around the edge of your glass and dip it into salt. Set aside.
In a shaker, muddle the strawberries with the agave syrup until well crushed.
Add mezcal, Cointreau, lime juice, and a handful of ice.
Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with a strawberry and a lime wedge.
Pro Tips
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Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
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If mezcal is too strong, swap half of it for tequila.
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Want a frozen version? Blend all ingredients with a cup of ice.