For those who have spent time in the world of cocktails and mixology, Julian Thomas Cox is a familiar name of great renown as he is a 4 time James Beard Award Nominee and was named one of the decade's Most Influential Mixologists by Food & Wine.
Mezcal El Silencio teamed up with Julian to present his version of a Silencio Margarita that is easy enough to make at home while still being sophisticated enough for classic cocktail lovers.
Ingredients
2oz Mezcal El Silencio Espadin
1oz Lemon & Lime Juice Blend
1 Lime Husk
1oz Citrus Infused Agave Syrup (1:1 Agave to Water)
Garnish: Citrus Flake Salt Rim
Method
Pour flake salt into a mortar & pestle. Add lemon & lime zest and work together inside the mortar & pestle until combined. When the salt has taken on the lemon & lime zest, pour onto a flat plate.
Rub a wedge of lime or lemon around the rim of the glass, then dip into the citrus salt. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Mezcal El Silencio, Lime Husk, Syrup, and Lemon & Lime Juice Blend into the ice filled shaker.
Shake for 10 seconds.
Strain into the prepared glass.
And enjoy!
Follow the full video and recipe to make your own.