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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Bartender's Notes: As you read through this recipe, you'll notice that it mirrors pretty classic margarita proportions … with the addition of orange bitters. Bitters work their magic here, as they do in many drinks, by adding depth, complexity and balance to otherwise pretty simple ingredients. And when you're mixing a drink with mezcal, that depth, complexity and balance are the hardest parts to achieve. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. In a pitcher, combine the mezcal, Limonada, triple sec and bitters. Stir well to combine, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
2. 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.
3. Cooks' Note: I typically use a Microplane grater/zester or a 5-hole zester to remove it.
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