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Hey, hi! Itโs cocktail Saturdayโฆhello Lemony Lime Island Mango Mezcal Breeze.
Do you feel the summer vibes or what?
I am well aware that itโs only lateย April, but Iโm definitely getting excited for summerโฆand Cinco de Mayo! Todayโs cocktail and next Saturdayโs cocktail are both Mexican inspired, and both are refreshingly delicious. Pretty excited about it.
SO last summer my family traveled to Mexico for a little fun in the sun. They brought EVERYONE along. Iโve mentioned this before, but sadly I could not make the trip. I know, I know, who in the heck misses out on a trip to Mexico? Trust me, I was not happy about it, but hopefully you guys will all LOVE the cookbook (because thatโs what I was working on), and it will have been worth it. I made sure to tell everyone to take lots of photos and bring me back some new Mexican recipesโฆwell, they did none of that.ย Instead they were living it up, jumping off cliffs into the prettiest blue water, swimming with turtles, and drinking one too many margaritas.
When in Mexico, right?
Anyway, the one thing that did come back with them all was a new love of Mezcal. Mezcal is tequilaโs fiery, smokey sister. You either like it or you donโt, but if you like it, itโs a game changer in drinks. Iโve been making Mezcal cocktails ever since they returned, and after seeing a super fun mango Mezcal drink in Food Networkโs May issue, I was inspired to create my own version. This Island Breeze is sweet, just a little smokey, with the slightest kick of heat, and hints of both lemon and lime. SO GOOD.
The mango keeps the drink sweet, while the pinch of chili powder adds some authentic Mexican heat, but not too much! Top with just a little fizz and you have the perfect Mexi drink to sip on. If youโre not a fan of Mezcal, just replace it with a high quality tequila.
And umm, is anyone else ready for a serious fiesta? Chips, guacamole, and cocktails please, YESSS. Saturday perfection.
Island Mango Mezcal Breeze
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and coat in salt.2. Combine the mango juice, lemon juice, lime juice, Mezcal, tequila, and chili powder in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until combined and then strain into your prepared glass. Top with sparkling water. Serve with limes. Drink!
Notes
Nutrition
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What are the actually ounces needed for both lemon and limes. I made this with both a small lemon and small lime and the citrus was overpowering.
Hi Erin,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed, this is definitely a citrusy cocktail. I would say about 1 tablespoon of each. xTieghan
Where did you get those glasses from? Theyโre so pretty!
Hey Brittany!
So sorry but these glasses are old, I don’t have a link for them. xTieghan
Making these tonight…Happy Quarantine!
I hope you love this! Thank you! xTieghan
So pretty, this is the perfect summer drink!
Thank you Laura, dreaming about summer drinks!
YAY tequila!! Happy Saturday!
Hope you had an amazing weekend Lindsay (:
These look so pretty!!
Thank you Sara!
Can I have one? I kinda need one!
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I wish!! Thanks Ruth (:
I want to know what the flower is as well!
Hey Susanne! They are dahlias! Thank you!
The red flower atop is a lovely addition- yet I don’t see any mention of what it is?–is it an edible flower? I’d love to know the name.
Hey Melinda! Thank you so much! They are dahlias!
oh my goodness, you’ve found the way to my heart. i haven’t adventured much into mezcal, but as a tequila lover i think this will be the perfect way to start giving it a try!! hellooooo cinco de mayo vibes!
It will be so perfect! I hope you love mezcal if you try it!!
Thanks Jess!