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We really liked that this is served in a Nick and Nora glass. Straightaway we knew that it is not intended as a Margarita. We'll go out on a limb and say that this might be better imagined as a sort of tequila Old Fashioned with a splash of juice. We did adjust the syrups: 12.5ml lime cordial (our own home brew) and 2.5ml simple. Absolutely delicious and very elegant. Bravo.

It's really nice and interesting. Indeed there is this overarching earthiness and even a little savouriness that comes from the Tequila and Mezcal combined (I used Fortaleza Blanco and Del Maguey Chichicapa). I will say I think the lime cordial amount could be increased, maybe even in lieu of sugar syrup.

Delicious, near exact copy of a margarita - although a bit more like a Tommy's (no surprise, since no triple sec), but is it a bit sweeter than a Tommy's (again, no surprise with the use of the rich syrup and cordial). I found the mezcal very pleasant. It gave a nice earthiness (IMO certainly not an oppressive smokiness - but I like mezcal). So - an excellent cocktail, but IDK how often I am without a suitable orange liqueur and instead happen to have a lime cordial (and lemon juice) on hand.

okay tried this after a Difford's Gimlet and a Vodka Gimlet (I do like a theme) and yes it is tasty and love the mild smokiness (Siete Misterios Mezcal) but i think it maybe pushing the Gimlet a bit far.
to be honest the Vodka Gimlet + Daiquiri bitters takes the award so far but still have the Viking Gimlet to go and I really do like Aquavit

good but when would you ever need this over a margarita??

Very nice. I often pull back the amount of syrup (or, if one ingredient lends sweetness, skip it entirely) as my tastes seem to run a bit dryer than Simon's (though I do appreciate the balancing effect of the sweetener more than I used to, thanks in large part to this site), but I'm glad I kept it in for this drink. Necessary. Delicious.

This is nice! Mezcal is balanced. Just enough sweetness and citrus coming through. Like Giulio mentioned, this is an interesting alternative to a margarita; maybe if you don't have triple sec on hand? Nice option, though!

Garnish says lime wedge, but photo shows lime twist.

This is nice, but you must like the smoky taste of mezcal. Not a fan of smoky, it was OK. However, I did find the cocktail very balanced and flavourful. Just be prepared for the smoky which, due to my autism, is not a pleasant flavour, but most who like mezcal will like this.

I have to still try this exact recipe, but I recently made a version of this (albeit with only lime juice and minus the mezcal) and I think I prefer it to the Margarita. I will have to do a side-by-side to confirm this suspicion though.