Spicy Smoky Margarita

Spicy Smoky Margarita is a fiery, wonderfully nuanced twist on the classic sour that perfectly balances the earthy, artisanal smoke of mezcal with the vibrant heat of muddled jalapeño. Shaken to a frosty chill with dry orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, and a sweet touch of agave nectar, this invigorating cocktail is strained into an ice-filled rocks glass and uniquely finished with a zesty chili-salt rim.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.)

• 7.5 ml Giffard Piment d'Espelette chile liqueur

• 30 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 5 ml Agave syrup (agave nectar)

Instructions:

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

• Rim glass with Tajín seasoning (moisten the outside edge with lime or orange juice and drip into Tajín).

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into an ice-filled glass.

Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide