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Smoky Mezcal Margarita Mocktail

A non-alcoholic mezcal margarita with ginger, a little vermouth and a smoked salt rim: savory, dry and smoky.

beClink Editorial · April 13, 2026

5 minTotal
1Serves
<0.5%Alcohol
40Calories
Non-alcoholic smoky margarita mocktail with chili salt rim, lime wedge, and ice in a textured rocks glass

A mezcal margarita mocktail uses a non-alcoholic mezcal alternative instead of tequila. The smoke changes the drink: lime stops being the loudest thing, and it turns savory and almost dry. Ginger adds warmth, a little vermouth adds depth, and a smoked salt rim ties it together.

New to smoky drinks? Start with half mezcal alternative, half tequila alternative, or begin with the classic virgin margarita.

Recipe

Ingredients

Add all: $134.49Almave Humo Mezcal + Giffard Ginger Liqueur From France + Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso – Sweet Vermouth + All The Bitters – Aromatic Bitters
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Steps

Rocks glass · Smoked salt rim, lime twist

  1. Rim the glass. Rim a rocks glass with smoked salt and fill it with ice.
    Tip: No smoked salt? Flaky salt with a pinch of smoked paprika.
  2. Add everything. Add the mezcal alternative, lime juice, ginger liqueur, vermouth and bitters to a shaker with ice. Add agave if you like it sweeter.
    Tip: New to smoke? Use half mezcal, half tequila alternative.
  3. Shake. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
    Tip: Shake until the shaker is too cold to hold.
  4. Strain and serve. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with a lime twist.
    Tip: Twist the peel over the glass so its oils land on the drink.

Per drink: about 40 calories and 7 g sugar. Estimated from the bottle's label and USDA data.

Make it yours

Half and half

Use 25 ml mezcal alternative and 25 ml tequila alternative. Gentler, and a good first mezcal drink.

Smokier

Rinse the glass with strong lapsang souchong tea before you pour.

Spicy

Muddle a slice of jalapeño first, or follow the spicy margarita.

Smoked salt

Mix flaky salt with a pinch of smoked paprika if you can't find smoked salt.

Common questions

What is a mezcal margarita mocktail?

A margarita made with a non-alcoholic mezcal alternative instead of tequila, so it tastes smoky. This one adds ginger and a little vermouth.

What does non-alcoholic mezcal taste like?

Smoky and savory, with agave and pepper. Almave Humo, Monday Mezcal and Little Saints St. Ember are three styles, from agave-led to herbal.

Do I need the vermouth?

No, but it adds depth and a little sweetness. Without it, add 5 ml more agave.

How do I make smoked salt?

Buy it, or mix flaky salt with a pinch of smoked paprika.

Is it too smoky for a first mezcal drink?

It can be. Start with half mezcal alternative and half tequila alternative.

Is there alcohol in it?

Most mezcal and vermouth alternatives are labeled under 0.5% or 0.0%; check each bottle. Our bitters are labeled 0.0%.

How to serve & pair

Serve over ice in a smoked-salt rocks glass.

Good with grilled meat, mole, charred vegetables and street tacos.

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