Agave · Coupe
Mezcal Margarita
Smoky agave set against lime, orange and a touch of salt.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
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ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
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The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 50 ml espadín mezcal
- 20 ml triple sec
- 25 ml lime juice
Salt half the rim. Shake the liquids with ice and strain into the chilled glass.
Glass Coupe
Garnish Half salt rim and lime wheel
Recipe notes & reference
House variation on the IBA Margarita: mezcal replaces tequila and lime rises to 25 ml. Smoke depends strongly on the mezcal.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
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