Mezcal Manzanilla Margarita (my new go-to) 🍅

manzanilla sherry

🥗Healthier: dry vermouth

💰Cheaper: white wine

Dry vermouth provides a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

mezcal

🥗Healthier: tequila

💰Cheaper: white rum

Tequila offers a lighter alternative while maintaining a similar taste.

agave syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Simple syrup is an easy homemade alternative.

orange liqueur

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange extract

Orange extract can mimic the flavor at a lower price.

Prepare a salted tomato syrup by weighing fresh tomatoes and adding an equal amount of sugar by weight. Let it sit overnight at room temperature. If it ferments, that's a bonus. Strain the mixture, pressing it to extract all the syrup.

Prepare the glass by mixing freshly cracked black pepper and kosher salt for the rim.

Measure and add 3/4 ounce of the salted tomato syrup into the shaker.

Add 3/4 ounce of lime juice to the shaker.

Pour in 1 ounce of manzanilla sherry into the shaker.

Add 1 ounce of Madre mezcal to the shaker.

Shake the mixture vigorously until well chilled.

Perform a dirty dump of ice into the prepared glass and pour the cocktail mixture over it.

Garnish with cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.

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