50/50 Margarita

Servings

1 Cocktail

Prep Time

5 minutes

Category

Cocktails

The 50/50 Margarita was created in New York by Natasha Bermudez. Natasha split the base of the margarita between mezcal and manzanilla sherry resulting in a lower ABV version of the classic.


The mezcal margarita has smoke and vegetal notes whilst the manzanilla sherry adds a touch of salinity and minerality. It also dries and lengthens the margarita on the palate.


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50/50 Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. Mezcal

  • 1 oz. Manzanilla sherry

  • ½ oz. Cointreau

  • ¾ oz. Lime juice

  • ¼ oz. Agave syrup

  • Worm salt (or smoked chile salt)

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  • 1 Part Tajin

  • 1 Part Paprika

  • 1 Part Salt

Directions:

  1. In your Hybrid Cocktail Shaker, combine all the ingredients.

  2. Shake with ice for 10-12 seconds.

  3. Double strain over ice into a salt-lined glass.

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