Mezcal Daisy
The grandfather of the Margarita, reimagined with smoke. The Daisy template dates to pre-Prohibition bar guides, and a mezcal version honors that heritage while adding the earthy depth of Oaxacan agave.
- 2 ozmezcal
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
- ½ oztriple sec
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- 1 ozsparkling water
- Lemon wheel and mint spriggarnish
- 1Combine mezcal, fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- 2Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 4Top with a splash of sparkling water.
- 5Garnish with a lemon wheel and a small mint sprig.
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The Daisy is one of the oldest cocktail templates in the bartender's canon, appearing in pre-Prohibition guides as a combination of spirit, citrus, orange liqueur, and a splash of soda. Crucially, the Margarita itself derives directly from the Tequila Daisy, as "margarita" is Spanish for daisy. The mezcal daisy follows the same logic, applying the timeless Daisy formula to mezcal while retaining the structure that made its tequila descendant one of the world's most popular cocktails. The drink appears in craft cocktail programs focused on agave spirits and in Oaxacan-inspired bar menus, where it serves as a drier, more spirit-forward alternative to the Margarita.
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