Italian Mezcal Margarita
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Italian Mezcal Margarita
Photographed in an Urban Bar Alto Coupe 18cl
| 1 oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
| 2⁄3 oz | Disaronno amaretto |
| 1⁄2 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1⁄3 oz | Cointreau triple sec liqueur |
| 1⁄3 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 5 drop | Tonka bitters optional |
| 5 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Rich and yet sour with layers of agave spirit and roasted almond.
History:
A mezcal-influenced Italian Margarita. Others have done this before, but this recipe by yours truly in January 2024.
Nutrition:
One serving of Italian Mezcal Margarita contains 196 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 21.58% alc./vol. (21.58° proof)
- 20.6 grams of pure alcohol
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