Make it.
- Rim a Collins glass with lemon and worm salt; fill with ice.
- Shake mezcal, lemon juice, and agave with ice; strain into glass.
- Top with sparkling water and a tiny pinch of chile if desired.
To Serve
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a small pinch of worm salt on the rim.
Ritual
Sip along the rim first. Let the salt and citrus guide you before the bubbles lift the mezcal.
Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.
Story
A Collins is a long conversation — tall, bright, and easy to return to. Mezcal adds smoke, and worm salt anchors the citrus with a savory edge.
The rim is the point of contact, the first flavor you meet. It softens the lemon’s sharpness and makes the mezcal feel warmer and rounder.
This is a drink for late afternoons, sun at an angle, and a slow breeze across the table.