Marigold Mezcal Margarita

This unique mezcal margarita is infused with the delicate flavors of marigold flowers. The marigold syrup adds a subtle floral sweetness, perfectly complementing the smoky notes of mezcal. Rimmed with a fragrant marigold salt, this vibrant cocktail is a refreshing and visually stunning twist on the classic margarita.

Marigold Mezcal Margarita

A mezcal margarita infused with marigold syrup, garnished with a marigold salt rim, and a delicate floral touch.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup dried marigold flowers
  • Sea salt
  • 3-4 dried marigold flowers
  • 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup mezcal
  • 2 tablespoons marigold syrup

Instructions

  1. To make the marigold syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in flowers, cover, and let steep for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  2. For the margarita: Pour about 1/4 cup of salt on a shallow dish. Crumble 2 marigold flowers into salt and rub together.
  3. Cut a lime in half. Take one lime half and cut into thick slices. Rub one lime slice around the edge of a rocks glass. Dip the rim into the marigold salt and fill the glass with ice.
  4. Fill a shaker with ice. Squeeze the remaining 3 lime wedges into the shaker, add mezcal and syrup. Cover and shake vigorously.
  5. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with crumbled marigold flowers and a lime wedge.