Tamarind Mezcal Cocktail

Tamarind Mezcal Cocktail is a vibrant, beautifully balanced creation that expertly marries the sweet-tart punch of tamarind with the earthy, artisanal smoke of Del Maguey mezcal. Shaken with fresh lime juice and a touch of rich agave nectar, this highly complex, citrus-forward sipper is strained over fresh ice and elegantly finished with a savory, spicy sal de gusano rim.

Ingredients:

  • 60 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico

  • 30 ml tamarind paste or syrup (to taste)

  • 20 ml fresh lime juice

  • 10 ml agave nectar (to taste)

  • Optional (classic orange note): 15–22 ml triple sec/Cointreau

  • Sal de gusano for the rim, ice, lime wedge (garnish)

Instructions:

  • Rim the glass: On a chilled rocks glass, swipe a lime wedge around the rim and dip into sal de gusano.

  • Shake: In a shaker, add mezcal, tamarind, lime juice, (optional) triple sec/Cointreau, and agave. Fill with dense ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds to chill, aerate, and integrate.

  • Strain: Double-strain over fresh ice for a smooth texture and clean finish.

  • Fine-tune:

    • Too tart? Add a few drops of agave.

    • Too thick? Give it a quick shake with one extra ice cube to adjust dilution without dulling flavor.

Attribution:
Recipe: Carlos Andrés Ramírez
Origin: Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
Photo: Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal

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