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Spiced Mezcal Collins (Worm Salt Rim + Citrus)

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

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Spiced Mezcal Collins (Worm Salt Rim + Citrus)

Ingredients.

Don Catrín Worm Salt jar

Made with

Worm Salt.

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Make it.

  1. Rim a Collins glass with lemon and worm salt; fill with ice.
  2. Shake mezcal, lemon juice, and agave with ice; strain into glass.
  3. 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.

Notes & Variations

  • Swap lemon for lime and add a splash of grapefruit for extra brightness.

Explore More

See all recipes in our Worm Salt Recipes collection.

New to the ritual? Read What is Worm Salt? and our deeper guide to Sal de Gusano: History, Flavor & Modern Gourmet Uses.

Ready to stock your bar? Explore our Sal de Gusano.

Please enjoy responsibly.