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Kumquat Basil Mezcal-Rita

Kumquat Basil Mezcal-Rita

Happy #CincoDeMayo ! To celebrate, here’s a Mezcal-Rita recipe that’s festive and delicious. I used @drinkmonday ‘s zero-alcohol Mezcal that is tasty and has a really nice kick!

Ingredients:
  • 5 Kumquats
  • 0.5 oz Orange Simple Syrup or Simple Syrup
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 2 oz Zero-Alcohol Mezcal (@drinkmonday )
  • 4 Basil Leaves

Instructions:
  1. In a cocktail shaker, add kumquats, orange simple syrup, and lime juice. Muddle until all kumquats are crushed.
  2. Add orange juice and zero-alcohol mezcal.
  3. Break basil leaves and put it in.
  4. Add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds.
  5. Double-strain into a tajin-rimmed short tumbler filled with ice.

Cheers! 🍹⚡️