Go Back
+ servings
Print Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Raspberry Citrus Mezcal Cocktail

Smoky, slightly sweet and a bit tart, this refreshing mezcal cocktail is muddled with fresh raspberries and mint and garnished with a Tajin rim.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Keyword: mezcal cocktail, mezcal drink
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 257kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 6-8 fresh raspberries + more for garnish
  • 4-5 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 ounces Mezcal
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • ½ an orange juiced
  • ½ a lime juiced
  • Ice
  • Tajin for rimming glass

Instructions

  • In a shaker, muddle raspberries and mint until fruit releases its juice.
  • Fill ¾ of the way with ice and pour in mezcal, simple syrup and citrus juices.
  • Shake well for at least 30 seconds
  • Use the leftover citrus peel to rim around your glass and dip rim in tajin.
  • Fill glass with ice (crushed works too) and pour drink without straining.
  • Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprig.

Notes

This drink is highly customizable with other berries or citrus, so have fun with it!
If you like a smoother drink textually, strain the cocktail instead, but I love the bits of fruit and mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg