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Hot & Smoky Mezcal Margarita

Yields1 Serving

 2 Jalapeños, sliced & seeds removed
 Ice
 1.5 oz Mezcal Tequila
 1.5 oz Triple Sec or other orange liqueur
 1 oz lime juice
 2 teaspoons Agave nectar
 Coarse salt
 Lime wheels and additional Jalapeño slices for garnish
1

Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then roll the rim in coarse salt to coat. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.

2

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices, then add the ice, Mezcal, Triple Sec, lime juice and Agave nectar.

3

Shake until frost starts to form on the cocktail shaker, about 30 seconds.

4

Pour into the glass through a strainer and garnish with a lime wheel and a jalapeño slice.