Smoky Tommy's Margarita

The Smoky Tommy's Margarita is a brilliantly simple yet impactful twist on the beloved modern classic, created by adding a generous splash of mezcal to the traditional recipe. It elevates the familiar, tart profile of blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and rich agave syrup with an earthy, complex layer of smoke. Shaken and served on the rocks in an Old-Fashioned glass, this ruggedly elegant sipper is beautifully finished with a smoked salt rim and a fragrant rosemary sprig.

Ingredients:

• 40 ml Patrón Silver blanco tequila

• 20 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Agave syrup (agave nectar)

• 25 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 4 drops of Difford's, Margarita Bitters

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass.

• Prepare garnish of orange juice and smoked salt rim with a rosemary sprig in the glass.

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into an ice-filled glass.

Attribution:
Recipe: Stelios Papadopoulos at his Barro Negro bar in Athens, Greece
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide