Sparkling Lime-Mint Mezcal Agua Fresca with Worm Salt
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Story
Agua fresca is simple and generous. Mezcal turns it into something deeper, but it stays bright and light.
Worm salt adds a savory note that makes the lime feel sharper and the mint more vivid.
This is a drink for long lunches and warm breezes.
Yield: 1 cocktail | Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- 6–8 mint leaves
- 2 oz sparkling water
- Worm salt (for rim)
- Ice
Method
- Rim a tall glass with worm salt and fill with ice.
- Gently muddle mint with lime juice and agave in a shaker.
- Add mezcal, shake briefly, and strain into the glass. Top with sparkling water.
To Serve
Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.
Notes & Variations
- Add cucumber slices for extra freshness.
Ritual
Take a small sip, then inhale the mint. The mezcal follows like a quiet echo.
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