🍹 Tamarind Mezcalita

Description

Smoky, tangy, and lusciously tart — the Tamarind Mezcalita is a bold twist on the margarita 🌪️🔥 Made with earthy mezcal, tamarind paste, and a chili-salt rim, this cocktail dances between sweet, sour, and spicy with every sip.

Ingredients

• 🥃 60 ml mezcal (2 oz)
• 🌰 30 ml tamarind concentrate (1 oz)
• 🍯 15 ml agave syrup (1 tbsp)
• 🍋 15 ml lime juice (1 tbsp)
• ❄️ Ice cubes, for shaking and serving
• 🌶 Optional: chili-lime seasoning (like Tajín) for rim
• 🍊 Optional garnish: dehydrated orange or lime wheel

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Rim a rocks glass with lime juice and dip in chili-lime seasoning. Fill with ice.
2. 2️⃣ In a shaker, combine mezcal, tamarind, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice.
3. 3️⃣ Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
4. 4️⃣ Strain into prepared glass and garnish 🍹🌶

Total Time

⏳ Prep time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cooking time: –
🕒 Total time: 5 minutes

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