Smokin' Hot Mexican

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• Method: build
• Glass: Margarita glass
• Ice: Ice
• Garnish: Slice of lime to assist with the floating. I also added a rim of chile/citrus for extra bite and to complement the smokiness of the Mezcal.
• ABV: 20%

Ingredients

• Patrón Silver blanco tequila — 1½ oz (45 ml)
• Cointreau triple sec liqueur — 1 oz (30 ml)
• Lime juice (freshly squeezed) — 1 oz (30 ml)
• Mezcal — ½ oz (15 ml)

How to make it

1. Mix first three in shaker with ice for a minute.
2. Fill a chilled glass with ice.
3. Pour shaker into glass.
4. Add a slice of lime flat on top of ice.
5. Float the Mezcal on top of the drink by pouring slowly over the lime slice.

A cocktail with tequila and mezcal, garnished with lime.

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