When summer temperatures soar, there's nothing better than a refreshing summer cocktail to cool off. If you're looking for something unique for your next garden party, why not try some mezcal-based summer drinks? Mezcal-based summer cocktails are not only delicious, but also add a touch of Mexican flair to your event. Let's discover all the delicious flavors Mezcal has to offer. Especially with the exclusive mezcal from Pacific and Lime you get quality at the highest level for your home bar!
What is mezcal?
For those who don't know, mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from agave plants . It has been known since the 16th century and is made in different regions of Mexico. Mezcal's flavor profile ranges from smoky and earthy to sweet and fruity, depending on the type of agave used and how it's processed. It's often served neat or as an ingredient in cocktails like the classic Margarita or Paloma.
In this blog post, we present 11 delicious and easy cocktail recipes that are perfect for hot summer days:
1. Honeydew Melon Margarita
You need:
- 90 ml mezcal
- 60 ml honeydew melon liqueur
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar in a shaker filled with ice.
Shake and strain into a salted glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!
2. Smokey Paloma
In a large glass filled with ice cubes
- 120 ml grapefruit soda (e.g. Jarritos)
- 60 ml mezcal
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
mix up Stir and garnish with a grapefruit slice or lime wedge.
3. Spicy Tamarindo
You need:
- 60 ml mezcal
- 60 ml tamarind syrup (available at most Mexican grocery stores )
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
in a shaker filled with ice. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass and garnish with a sprig of coriander or mint leaves.
4. Watermelon cooler
Mash 4 thin slices of fresh watermelon in the bottom of an Old Fashioned glass until they break into small pieces:
- 60 ml mezcal
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 10 ml simple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 6 mint leaves
to the mixed watermelon.
Shake well and pour over fresh ice cubes in an Old Fashioned glass, then top up with club soda or sparkling water and taste. Garnish with a lemon wedge or mint sprig and serve chilled.
5. Peach Jalapeño Margarita
You need:
- 90 ml mezcal
- 50 ml peach puree (made from peeled peaches in a blender)
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño slices (mashed in blender until smooth)
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 30 ml agave nectar (or simple syrup)
in an ice-filled shaker before pouring into an ice-cold margarita glass with salt or tajin spice mix (a combination of chilli powder and dried lime zest).
6. Melon Mojito
In a tall glass filled with crushed ice cubes
- 120 ml cream soda (or another clear lemonade like 7up or Sprite)
- 3 thin slices of cantaloupe (mashed)
- 60 ml mezcal
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 5 mint leaves
stir. Garnish with additional melon slices, if desired, and serve chilled.
7. Cucumber Lime Fizz
Into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice
- 3 thin slices of cucumber, chopped in blender
- 15 ml sugar cane syrup
- 15 ml l freshly squeezed lime juice
- 30ml ginger ale
- 30ml Mezcal Blanco Tequila
Add and stir gently before topping up the rest of the Collins glass with additional ginger ale and garnishing with additional cucumber slices, if desired, before serving chilled.
8. Pomegranate Margarita
In an ice cold margarita glass that has been generously sprinkled with salt,
- 90 ml pomegranate juice
- 90ml Silver Tequila
- 30 ml pomegranate syrup
- 15 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- 30ml Triple Sec Liqueur
- 10 ml mezcal
Combine and stir gently to blend all ingredients before adding more pomegranate syrup for sweetness.
9. Mango Chili Margarita
In an ice-cold margarita glass, generously filled with a tajin spice mix,
- Puree 60 ml mango puree from peeled mangoes in a blender until smooth
- 45ml chili pepper syrup (boil equal parts sugar and water, then add thinly sliced chillies, let steep 15 minutes, straining before using)
- 15 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- 10 ml mezcal
Shake vigorously, then strain into an ice-cold margarita glass and garnish with the tajin spice mix.
10 Prickly Pear Margarita
In an ice-cold margarita glass, sprinkled liberally with salt:
- 60ml Prickly Pear Puree (made from peeled prickly pears and pureed in a blender until smooth), 60ml Silver Tequila
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 30 ml triple champagne liqueur
- 10 ml mezcal
Shake vigorously, then strain into an ice-cold margarita glass, garnish with salt and sprinkle with a slice of pear, if desired, before serving chilled.
11. Classic Cocktail: Mezcal Margarita with Cucumber and Rosemary
This classic cocktail is given a unique twist with the addition of cucumber and rosemary. This cocktail recipe has just the right balance of sweet, salty and tart flavors, making it perfect for a hot summer day.
You need:
- 50ml mezcal
- 25 ml fresh lime juice
- 20ml simple syrup (1 part sugar dissolved in 1 part water)
- 2 slices of cucumber
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
These are 11 delicious cocktail recipes to enjoy your favorite summer drinks that taste even better thanks to Mezcal's smoky yet subtly sweet flavor profile! With these easy recipes, there's no excuse not to mix delicious cocktails all summer long. So grab some quality mezcal today and get started!