Mezcal Daisy
A smoky take on the classic Daisy — mezcal shaken with orange liqueur, lime, and grenadine for a vibrant, fruity cocktail with a smoky backbone. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Orange curacao
- 0.3 oz Grenadine
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with grilled chorizo or chile-rubbed carne asada; the smoky mezcal and grenadine's sweetness complement charred, spiced Mexican grilled meats beautifully.
Instructions
Add mezcal, lime juice, orange curacao, and grenadine to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim
Tips
The Daisy is actually the ancestor of the Margarita — margarita means daisy in Spanish Grenadine adds a beautiful sunset color and subtle pomegranate sweetness Use a joven mezcal with moderate smokiness so it does not overpower the citrus