Story
Tamarind brings tartness; ginger brings fire; mezcal brings smoke. Together they make a drink that feels alive.
Worm salt ties the flavors into one rhythm — sweet, sour, spicy, smoky.
This is a smash for late nights and big conversations.
RECIPES / Drinks
Mezcal + Ginger Tamarind Smash with Worm Salt
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Ingredients.
Made with
Worm Salt.
Meet your finishing touch ↗Make it.
- Muddle ginger with tamarind syrup in a shaker.
- Add mezcal, lime, agave, and ice; shake well.
- Rim a rocks glass with worm salt and strain over ice.
To Serve
Garnish with a thin ginger slice.
Ritual
Let the ginger hit first, then the tamarind, then the mezcal. The salt keeps it balanced.
Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.
Notes & Variations
- Add a splash of soda water for a lighter finish.
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Please enjoy responsibly.
