Flamin' Mezcal Margarita
Created for taste readers, this cocktail is reminiscent of a Mexican shaved ice drink called a chamoyada. This cocktail features Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal.Ingredients
Serves 1
Tajín seasoning, for rim, plus more for garnish (optional)
lime wedge or water, for rim
1½ oz (45 ml) ancho-infused Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal* ½ oz (15 ml) Cointreau
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
¾ oz (22 ml) pure mango juice
splash agave syrup
1 slice ancho-dusted dried mango, for garnish (optional)
*Add 1 large ancho chili pepper, cut open to expose seeds, to 1 x 750 ml bottle of mezcal. Allow to infuse overnight. Strain before using.
Instructions
- Sprinkle some Tajín on a small plate. Using a lime wedge or water, moisten rim of one side of an oldfashioned glass and dip rim in Tajín. Fill a cocktail shaker with cubed ice and add mezcal, Cointreau, lime juice, mango juice and agave syrup. Shake vigorously for about 5 seconds, then pour into rimmed glass. Garnish with Tajín or an ancho-dusted dried mango slice placed halfway into glass along side.