Smoky Margarita
Equal parts mezcal and reposado tequila with fresh lime and maple syrup — smoky, earthy, and bright with a smoked salt rim that ties it all together.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
Build Your Drink
Ingredients
1 ½ oz mezcal
1 ½ oz reposado tequila
1 ½ oz fresh lime juice
1 oz maple syrup
2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
Smoked salt, for rim
Lime wheel, for garnish
Cocktail Method
Rim a rocks glass with smoked salt and set aside.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add mezcal, reposado tequila, lime juice, maple syrup, and bitters.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Notes from the Bar
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Balancing Spirits
This recipe uses equal parts mezcal and reposado tequila. For more smoke, increase the mezcal slightly; for a smoother sip, lean heavier on the reposado.
Maple Syrup Swap
Maple syrup brings warmth and body. Agave nectar can be used as a lighter, more traditional alternative.
Bitters Boost
Angostura bitters add depth and complexity. Don’t skip them. They round out the cocktail beautifully.
Cocktail Glue
For a perfect salt or sugar rim, try making a small batch of “flavored cocktail glue.” Mix ¾ oz Cointreau, 15 g (about 1 tsp) agave or honey, and 0.5 g citric acid (a small pinch) in a small jar. Brush onto the glass with a designated kitchen brush (a flat paintbrush or pastry brush works well), then apply your salt or sugar. This mixture is helf stable and can be stored in your pantry or bar cabinet for future use.
Salt Rim Options
Smoked salt enhances the mezcal’s earthiness. If you can’t find it, use sea salt mixed with a pinch of smoked paprika or you can order it online ⟶ Moldon Smoked Sea Salt
Glassware
We like this one in a double old fashioned glass with a big ice cube, but any sturdy rocks glass will work.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
A ritual we return to
Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.
Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
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We created this for you — and the one you love.
Kevin & Kate
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