What goes well with mezcal?

Mezcal works great with sour flavors, which makes it great for a margarita! It's all about balance, and the tart berries and pomegranate juice (rather than citrus) mixed sweet agave nectar in this recipe provide juice that.

What is a smash cocktail?

A smash cocktail is any drink that contains smashed fruit, sugar or simple syrup and alcohol, served with ice.

Can I use tequila instead of Mezcal?

Yes, you may lose a bit of the smokey flavor that Mezcal is known for but you will still end up with a great cocktail.

Do I have to use sage in this recipe?

No. If you don't have sage, another herb will work in its place. I would recommend something like rosemary or thyme, but mint or basil would also work.

Blackberry Margarita Smash

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This unique blackberry margarita smash is made with smoky mezcal mixed with sweet blackberries, tart pomegranate juice and a subtle hint of earthy sage. These dark and moody cocktails are perfect for spooky season. Garnish with fresh sage before serving.

Author: Melissa Belanger
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Category: Mezcal
Method: Shaking
Cuisine: American/Mexican

Ingredients

Scale

8 – 10 fresh blackberries
2 – 3 fresh sage leaves, torn
1 ounce agave nectar
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce pomegranate juice
2 ounces mezcal
Ice
For garnish: raw sugar, fresh sage sprig

Instructions

Rim glass with raw sugar and fill 3/4 with ice.
Combine blackberries, sage leaves, agave nectar and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and muddle until blackberries are smashed.
Add ice and remaining ingredients to the cocktail and shake until very cold.
Strain into glass and garnish with fresh sage before serving.

Keywords: mezcal margarita, smash cocktail, blackberry margarita, Halloween margarita, Halloween cocktail, blackberry cocktail

Find it online: https://anothercocktailblog.com/blackberry-margarita-smash/