The Strawberry-Rhubarb Mezcal Margarita Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ounces mezcal
• ½ ounce Aperol
• ½ ounce fresh lime juice
• ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
• ¾ ounce strawberry-rhubarb syrup (recipe follows)
• Pinch of sea salt
• Fresh mint
• Lime wheel and strawberry, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Add 4 or 5 large mint leaves to the bottom of a cocktail shaker tin, and gently muddle with the strawberry-rhubarb syrup.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, ice, and shake to combine.
3. Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a healthy of sprig of mint, lime wheel, and a skewered strawberry.

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Updated: 2019-08-20

Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup Ingredients

• 1½ cups chopped strawberries
• 1½ cups chopped rhubarb
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups cane sugar

Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Once the mixture boils, remove from heat, cover, and set aside to steep for at least 45 minutes.
3. Strain into a resealable container, discarding solids, and store, covered, in your refrigerator. (You can also add a teaspoon of vodka to help extend the shelf life.)