Description
Smoky and sweet Strawberry Mezcal Margarita with fresh strawberry puree, lime, and a hint of agave. A refreshing twist on a classic cocktail!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or more, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 ounces mezcal (I prefer a smoky reposado)
- 2 ounces Cointreau (or other orange liqueur)
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces strawberry puree (from above)
- 1 ounce agave nectar (or simple syrup, to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedges
- Strawberry slices
- Salt or sugar for rimming the glasses (I like a chili-lime salt!)
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Combine hulled strawberries, sugar, and lime juice in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until completely smooth. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- (Optional) Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for an extra smooth puree.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- (Optional) Prepare glasses by rimming with salt or sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add mezcal, Cointreau, lime juice, strawberry puree, and agave nectar to the shaker.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into prepared glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and strawberry slice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- For a spicy kick, add chili powder to the puree or use chili-lime salt for the rim.
- Experiment with different berries.
- For a mocktail, omit the mezcal and Cointreau and add club soda.
- To make a frozen margarita, blend all ingredients with ice.
- Infuse your mezcal with strawberries for an extra layer of flavor.
- Experiment with different types of mezcal (joven, reposado, añejo) to find your favorite flavor profile.
- The strawberry puree and margarita base (without ice) can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Serve with your favorite Mexican dishes, grilled seafood, or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes