Mixologist Lily Ballance of the Peace Street neighborhood bar gives the margarita an end-of-summer spin with an infusion of smoky mezcal.
Recipe by Lily Ballance

Watermelon Basil Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients

• 2 ounces mezcal
• 2 ounces watermelon juice agua fresca
• (pureed watermelon)
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup
• 3 to 4 basil leaves
• Pieces of watermelon
• Tajín or a mix of chili powder and sugar

Directions

Dip a glass in water, then in the Tajín to rim it. Shake all remaining ingredients and strain over ice and garnish with basil and a watermelon slice.