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The Smoky
MEZCAL, CLAMATO, AND SMOKE
The Smoky
Maria
Blanco tequila and mezcal, a chile-lime rim, and a real wisp of smoke over the glass.
The Smoky Maria takes the classic Bloody Maria and leans into its Mexican roots: a blanco tequila and mezcal base, a chile-lime salt rim, and a genuine wisp of smoke curling off the glass. It's built for anyone who wants their brunch cocktail to double as a small performance.
Ingredients
- Blanco tequila1.5 oz
- Mezcal0.5 oz
- Clamato (or tomato juice)4 oz
- Fresh lime juice0.5 oz
- Hot sauce2 dashes
- Worcestershire sauce2 dashes
- Chile-lime salt, for the rim1 tbsp
- Ice1 fill
- Charred lime wheel (garnish)1
- Jalapeño slice (garnish)1
- Pickled cucumber spear (garnish)1
Instructions
- 1Wet the rim of a tall glass and coat it with chile-lime salt.
- 2Fill the glass with ice.
- 3Add the tequila, mezcal, Clamato, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Garnish with a charred lime wheel, jalapeño slice, and pickled cucumber spear.
- 6For the smoke, briefly torch a small wood chip over the glass and cover for a few seconds before serving.
Note Char the lime wheel on a hot dry skillet or with a kitchen torch — it adds a bitter edge that plays well against the smoke and heat.