More Recipes
Mezcal is meant to bring joy and be used in times of celebration. Sip it, savor it, and kiss it, and make sure to take a moment to reflect on it, appreciate it, and understand it.
Listen: Bricia Lopez on the rich history and spiritual importance of mezcal in Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca
by Bricia Lopez with Javier Cabral
Ingredients
1 ounce (30 ml) grapefruit juice
1 ounce (30 ml) passionfruit concentrate
1 ounce (30 ml) mango puree (1/4 cup frozen or fresh mango chunks blended smooth with 1 ounce simple syrup)
1/2 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup
1/2 ounce (15 ml) triple sec
1 ounce (30 ml) mezcal
1 ounce (30 ml) tequila
For the garnish
Tajin
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing tin and shake with ice. Dip the rim of a cocktail glass in tajin. Serve the cocktail over ice.
Recipe from Oaxaca: Home Cooking from the Heart of Mexico by Bricia Lopez with Javier Cabral. Photography copyright 2019 by Quentin Bacon.
When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you!
Before you go...
Each week, The Splendid Table brings you stories that expand your world view, inspire you to try something new and show how food brings us together. We rely on you to do this. And, when you donate, you'll become a member of The Splendid Table Co-op. It's a community of like-minded individuals who love good food, good conversation and kitchen companionship. Splendid Table Co-op members will get exclusive content each month and have special opportunities for connecting with The Splendid Table team.
Donate today for as little as $5.00 a month. Your gift only takes a few minutes and has a lasting impact on The Splendid Table and you'll be welcomed into The Splendid Table Co-op.
