Mezcal is, so to say, a type of tequila. While tequila can only be made out of blue Weber agave in the Tequila region, mezcal can be made everywhere in Mexico using different types of agave. In the past producers actually took whatever agave they found to make mezcal. Mezcal is characterized by its smoky taste, which is why it’s also considered the more grown-up version of a tequila. Switching the tequila for a mezcal gives the classic sour taste of a Margarita more depth.

Ingredients

• ½ part Senior Curaçao Liqueur (Triple Sec)
• 2 parts Mezcal
• ½ part Agave nectar
• 1 part Lime juice
• Ice cubes

Equipment

• Shaker
• Strainer
• Rocks glass
   

How to prepare

Add ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.