One of my good friends, who I love to camp with, dared me once to come up with a cocktail with mezcal that she would actually like. After a few tries, I finally came up with one she drank and enjoyed! You can make everything ahead of the trip and store in mason jars and just mix up when on site. I like to bring an empty mason jar to use as a cocktail shaker!

Infused Strawberry Tequila –

1. Put 4 cups of strawberries, tops removed and sliced, in a large mason jar.
2. Pour one 750 ml blanco tequila into jar (save the empty jar for later!). Top with lead and seal
3. Store jar in a cool, dark place. I placed mine in a closet.
4. Shake twice a day for about 30 seconds until tequila turns red and seems flavorful. About 2-3 days
5. Using a strainer and funnel, pour tequila through strainer into the empty tequila bottle and discard strawberries
6. Now ready to add to a cocktail!

Strawberry Mezcal Margarita –

• 2 oz strawberry infused tequila
• 0.5 oz mezcal tequila
• 0.75 oz lime juice
• 1.5 oz simple syrup or strawberry simple syrup (note below)

Add all ingredients to a mason jar or cocktail shaker. Add ice, top with lid, and shake for 30 seconds or until cold. Pour into a glass and garnish with a strawberry and/or lime.

Note: to make strawberry simple, heat equal parts water and sugar with about 10 strawberries and simmer (not boil) for about 15-20 min, stirring to make sure sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Store in a mason jar or air tight container

Cheers!

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