Spicy Mezcal Margarita with Lemon and Olive Oil
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Sweet, spicy and smoky; Just how we like our cocktails! We used Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes to make this savory cocktail, adding a new twist to a margarita.
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ingredients
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce chipotle honey, recipe below
- 2 ounces Muir Glen Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, water only
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 3 drops saline solution, recipe below
- 4 drops olive oil
- Red chili pepper, optional for garnish
- Cucumber, sliced into ribbons, optional for garnish
Method
Step 1
Add lemon, chipotle honey, Muir Glen Fire Roasted tomato water, mezcal and saline solution to an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
Step 2
Close the shaker and shake vigorously for 2 minutes. Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. Add 4 drops of olive oil on top and add optional garnish.
For the Chipotle Honey
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, from a 7 ounce can of chipotle peppers in adobo
To Make the Chipotle Honey
Step 1
Add honey and adobo sauce to a small bowl and whisk until well-combined. Store in an airtight jar for up to 1 week.
For the Saline Solution
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup water
To Make the Saline Solution
Step 1
Add salt and water to a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake until clear. Transfer to a dropper dispenser for easy use