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Spicy Mezcal Margarita · Tequila & Mezcal
A modern bar staple that pairs mezcal smokiness with the heat of fresh jalapeño and citrus punch of lime. The jalapeño is muddled directly in the shaker — control heat by removing seeds for mild, leaving them in for serious fire. Tajín on the rim amplifies both citrus and heat. A 50/50 mezcal-reposado split is a great middle ground if you want less smoke. Either way, double-strain to remove jalapeño solids.
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GinAndJulia
on Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Serrano pepper instead of jalapeño gives a cleaner, brighter heat with a more citrusy quality. Habanero (very sparingly) adds a fruity tropical note along with the heat. Each chile has a completely different flavor profile beyond just spice level.
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CitrusSally
on Spicy Mezcal Margarita
I make jalapeño-infused mezcal: steep 2 sliced jalapeños (seeds in) in a bottle of mezcal for 2 hours, taste, strain. Gives absolutely consistent heat level every time. The infused mezcal is also incredible in a Naked & Famous.
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BarkeepMike
on Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Jalapeño heat is variable — one jalapeño can be mild, the next searing. Muddle gently, taste the shaker liquid before adding ice, and adjust accordingly. You can always add more heat; you can never take it away.
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BittersBoss
on Hugo Spritz
I add a thin slice of cucumber and a sprig of fresh lemon verbena when I have it. The verbena adds a lemon-floral note that takes the Hugo somewhere truly special. It's become my most-requested summer drink.
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ShakerSteve
on Hugo Spritz
The Hugo is having a massive moment in Southern Europe and it completely deserves it. The elderflower-mint combination is utterly unique — nothing else in the spritz family tastes anything like it.
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RyeGuy
on Spritz Veneziano
Dolin Blanc is my blanc vermouth of choice here — delicate, floral, and not overpowering. Carpano Bianco is also excellent but slightly richer and sweeter. Noilly Prat Dry is the wrong call — too austere for a spritz.
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