MEZCAL MARGARITA #2

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Provided by Rick Bayless

Categories     Bitters     Tequila     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Cinco de Mayo     Cocktail     Margarita     Party     Drink

Yield Makes 8 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups Oaxacan mezcal
2 cups Limonada
1/2 cup triple sec
50 to 60 drops (1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons) orange bitters (store-bought or homemade)
6 cups ice
About 2 heaping teaspoons finely chopped orange zest (colored peel only; see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • In a pitcher, combine the mezcal, Limonada, triple sec and bitters. Stir well to combine, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice and pour in 1 cup of the margarita mixture. Shake and strain into two 6-ounce martini glasses. Add 1/4 teaspoon orange zest to each glass and serve immediately. Repeat for the remaining margaritas.

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