Smoked Strawberry Mezcal Margaritas Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Prepare a smoker or charcoal grill for indirect smoking.
• STEP 2.Place the strawberries on a smoker rack or directly on the grill grates.
• STEP 3.Smoke the strawberries for about 30 minutes, or until they are soft and have absorbed the smoky flavor.
• STEP 4.Remove the strawberries from the smoker and let them cool.
• STEP 5.In a cocktail shaker, muddle the smoked strawberries until they are well mashed.
• STEP 6.Add lime juice, agave syrup, and mezcal to the shaker.
• STEP 7.Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
• STEP 8.Strain the mixture into glasses filled with ice.
• STEP 9.Garnish with a strawberry slice and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

• If you don't have a smoker or charcoal grill, you can achieve a similar smoky flavor by using a smoking gun or adding a few drops of liquid smoke to the strawberries.
• For a spicier twist, add a few slices of jalapeno to the cocktail shaker and muddle them with the strawberries.
• To make a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the mezcal and increase the amount of lime juice and agave syrup.

Storage and Serving

• These margaritas are best served fresh, but you can prepare the smoked strawberries in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To serve, simply muddle the smoked strawberries and follow the remaining steps.
• Serve the margaritas over ice in salt-rimmed glasses for an extra touch of flavor.