Story
Lemongrass brings clean citrus aroma; ginger adds heat; mezcal adds depth.
Worm salt anchors the bright notes and keeps the drink grounded.
A crisp, aromatic highball with a smoky finish.
RECIPES / Drinks
Ginger-Lemongrass Mezcal Highball 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 highball with worm salt and fill with ice.
- Add mezcal, lemongrass syrup, and lime; stir lightly.
- Top with ginger soda.
To Serve
Garnish with a lemongrass stalk or lime wheel.
Ritual
Let the aroma rise before each sip; the salt makes the ginger last.
Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.
Notes & Variations
- Use sparkling water + a splash of ginger syrup for a drier finish.
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Please enjoy responsibly.
