Story
Cranberry brings brightness, clove brings warmth, mezcal brings smoke.
Worm salt keeps the sweetness in check and adds a savory edge.
This is a festive drink with depth — bright but grounded.
RECIPES / Drinks
Cranberry-Clove Mezcal Cocktail with Worm Salt
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Ingredients.
Made with
Worm Salt.
Meet your finishing touch ↗Make it.
- Rim a rocks glass with worm salt and fill with ice.
- Shake mezcal, cranberry, lime, and clove syrup with ice.
- Strain over ice into the prepared glass.
To Serve
Garnish with a lime wheel or cranberry skewer.
Ritual
Take a slow sip — the clove appears last, warmed by the mezcal.
Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.
Notes & Variations
- Add a splash of soda water for a lighter version.
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Please enjoy responsibly.
