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Smoked Strawberry Mezcal Margaritas

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Ingredients

smoked strawberries

mezcal margarita

  • 1 1/2 ounces Tequila
  • 1 ounce Mezcal
  • 1 ounce Grand Marnier
  • 2 ounces smoked strawberry juice
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounce simple syrup
  • salt for rim
  • lime wedges for garnish
  • strawberries for garnish

Instructions 

smoky strawberry juice

  • To make the smoked strawberries, you have a few options! You can throw them on a grill (a grill plate or basket works best), char them under the broiler or even char them over your open gas stovetop flame. You want them to be a bit charred so they impart that smoky flavor into the mix!
  • Once the strawberries are charred, place them in the blender. I like to use a few tablespoons of water when blending to help the berry mixture turn into liquid! At this point, you can totally use the strawberry puree. However, I press it through a fine mesh sieve here and just use the juice!
  • This makes extra juice, so you can store it in the fridge for a week or so. It should make enough for about 4 margaritas.

mezcal margarita

  • I suggest making a single serving first and taste it so you can add more/less tequila, mezcal or syrup to your liking. Everyone is different and prefers their drinks a different way, so feel free to add more or less tequila, more simple syrup, more lime juice, etc. This is my absolute favorite combo listed above.
  • Before serving, rim the edge of the glass with a lime slice and then dip it in coarse salt. Fill the glass with just a few ice cubes or even with crushed ice – my ice preference of late.
  • In a shaker with ice, combine the tequila, mezcal, grand marnier, strawberry juice, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake well for 30 seconds, then pour it over the crushed ice. Add a lime slice and a strawberry and serve!
  • As a note, I like to char the strawberries for garnish too! I do this on the grill or on the gas stovetop burner.
  • For simple syrup, I bring equal parts water and sugar (so, like 1/2 cup each) to a simmer in a saucepan while whisking. Let cool completely then store in the fridge!
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