Smoky Sunburst Margarita

A Smoky Sunburst Margarita is a vibrant and zesty cocktail with a hint of smokiness from the mezcal. This margarita-style drink is a refreshing combination of mezcal, orange juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur, finished with a spicy rim for an extra kick. The bright and fruity flavors make this cocktail a delightful and easy-to-sip choice for any occasion.

Smoky Sunburst Margarita

A vibrant and zesty margarita-style cocktail with mezcal, orange juice, and lime juice, served with a spicy rim for an extra kick.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Mezcal
  • 2 ounces orange juice
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
  • 2 - 4 dashes orange bitters (optional)
  • Tajin seasoning (or salt and chili powder) (for rim)
  • Lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Moisten the rim of your serving glass with lime juice or rub a lime wedge around its edge.
  2. Pour Tajin powder onto a small plate, then dip the prepared glass into the Tajin powder to coat the rim.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the cocktail ingredients, and shake for 30 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy immediately.