Mezcal Margarita #2

Name: Mezcal Margarita #2
Yield: Makes 8 cocktails
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Oaxacan mezcal; 2 cups Limonada; 1/2 cup triple sec; 50 to 60 drops (1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons) orange bitters (store-bought or homemade); 6 cups ice; About 2 heaping teaspoons finely chopped orange zest (colored peel only; see Cook's Note)

Rick BaylessMakes 8 cocktailsSource

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Oaxacan mezcal

2 cups Limonada

1/2 cup triple sec

50 to 60 drops (1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons) orange bitters (store-bought or homemade)

6 cups ice

About 2 heaping teaspoons finely chopped orange zest (colored peel only; see Cook's Note)

Method

In a pitcher, combine the mezcal, Limonada, triple sec and bitters. Stir well to combine, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice and pour in 1 cup of the margarita mixture. Shake and strain into two 6-ounce martini glasses. Add 1/4 teaspoon orange zest to each glass and serve immediately. Repeat for the remaining margaritas.