Mezcalita with Grasshopper Rim
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9 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 25MINS

Mezcalita with Grasshopper Rim

Elevate your cocktail game with the Mezcalita with Grasshopper Rim! This adventurous drink features smoky mezcal combined with tangy lemon, pineapple juice, and agave syrup. The rim is adorned with a unique, crunchy chapulines salt blend for a bold, flavorful twist.
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Elevate your cocktail game with the Mezcalita with Grasshopper Rim! This adventurous drink features smoky mezcal combined with tangy lemon, pineapple juice, and agave syrup. The rim is adorned with a unique, crunchy chapulines salt blend for a bold, flavorful twist.
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Claudia Sandoval
Chef Claudia Sandoval, winner of MasterChef U.S. Season 6, has transitioned from contestant to judge on shows like Chopped, Worst Cooks, and MasterChef Latinos. She also hosts and executive produces Taste of the Border and La Mesa Mexa.
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25MINS
Total Time
Ingredients
Servings
1
us / metric
Grasshopper Rim
Dried Grasshopper
1/2 cup
Dried Grasshopper
Kosher Salt
1 Tbsp
Kosher Salt
Lemon
1
Lemon, cut into wedges
Cocktail
White Mezcal
2 fl oz
White Mezcal
Lemon Juice
0.5 fl oz
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Pineapple Juice
0.5 fl oz
Pineapple Juice
Agave Syrup
0.5 fl oz
Agave Syrup
Ice
to taste
Ice
Garnish
Dried Pineapple
to taste
Dried Pineapple
or Fresh Pineapple Wedge
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Claudia Sandoval
Chef Claudia Sandoval, winner of MasterChef U.S. Season 6, has transitioned from contestant to judge on shows like Chopped, Worst Cooks, and MasterChef Latinos. She also hosts and executive produces Taste of the Border and La Mesa Mexa.
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
In a spice grinder, pulse the Dried Grasshopper (1/2 cup) until they become a coarse dust. Mix the chapulines with the Kosher Salt (1 Tbsp), and stir to combine.
step 2
Prepare the glass: Rub a wedge of Lemon (1) around the rim of the margarita glass and dip the rim into the cricket salt to coat completely.
step 3
Make the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shake with Ice (to taste) and add the White Mezcal (2 fl oz), Lemon Juice (0.5 fl oz), Pineapple Juice (0.5 fl oz), and Agave Syrup (0.5 fl oz). Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and strain into the prepared glass.
step 4
Garnish the glass with a Dried Pineapple (to taste) or fresh pineapple slice.
step 4 Garnish the glass with a Dried Pineapple (to taste) or fresh pineapple slice.
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RECIPES TAG
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Date Night
Cocktails
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Drinks
Quick & Easy
Mexican
Valentine's Day
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