Sesame-Orange Mezcal Sour with Worm Salt
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Story
Sesame brings a toasty, nutty depth that pairs beautifully with mezcal’s smoke.
Orange lifts the profile, while worm salt adds a savory finish.
A sour that feels unexpected but perfectly balanced.
Yield: 1 cocktail | Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz toasted sesame syrup
- 1 egg white (optional)
- Worm salt (for rim)
- Ice
Method
- Dry shake all ingredients if using egg white, then shake with ice.
- Rim half the glass with worm salt.
- Strain into a coupe or rocks glass.
To Serve
Garnish with a pinch of toasted sesame seeds.
Notes & Variations
- Replace orange juice with tangerine for extra brightness.
Ritual
Let the salt and sesame meet first — it changes the whole sip.
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