Strawberry Mezcal Margarita

There's nothing like a fresh strawberry to signal the beginning of warmer weather. As a versatile fruit, it's no surprise that it also shines in cocktails. A simple, homemade strawberry syrup is an easy way to bring the sweet, vibrant flavor of this fruit into your drinks.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz mezcal

  • 1 oz lime juice

  • 0.75 oz strawberry syrup

  • 2 strawberries

Instructions:

  • Add one strawberry to a shaker and muddle gently.

  • Add all of the liquid ingredients and ice to the shaker.

  • Shake 20-30 seconds until the tin is cold.

  • Double strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with the other strawberry.

Attributions:

Recipe: Jenn Beard, Cocktails Away, Kansas City, MO

Origin: Cocktails Away

Photo: Cocktails Away

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