Sparkling Mezcal Water

Citrus juice, mezcal, sparkling water, and a dash of bitters come together in this simple and refreshing cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) single-origin espadín mezcal (such as Lopez Real)

  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons) (preferably Meyer lemons) 

  • 1/3 cup simple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice (from 4 Key limes) 

  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 3 cups sparkling water

  • 1 cup large ice cubes, plus more or glasses

  • Orange bitters

Instructions:

Stir together espadín mezcal, lemon juice, simple syrup, Key lime juice, and fine sea salt in a large pitcher. Stir in sparkling water and ice cubes. Pour mixture evenly into 6 ice-filled glasses; top each with a dash of orange bitters.

Attribution:

Recipe: Bricia Lopez

origin: Food & Wine

Photo: EVA KOLENKO

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