Krampus Marg Recipe

Prepare rim

On a small plate combine coarse sea salt, smoked paprika and ground cayenne. Mix thoroughly so the color is even. Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or coupe glass, then dip the rim into the chili-salt mixture to coat. Set glass aside to dry slightly.

Add mezcal, reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, blood orange juice, ginger liqueur, orange curaçao and agave syrup into a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice (enough to chill and dilute properly, about 6–8 large cubes).

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and the exterior becomes frosty.

Double strain the mixture into the prepared rimmed glass over fresh ice (if serving on the rocks) or without ice if serving up in a coupe. Use a fine-mesh strainer in addition to the shaker strainer to remove small ice shards and pulp.

Garnish with a blood orange wheel or dehydrated orange slice and a lime wedge. Optionally express an orange peel over the drink to release oils, then discard or tuck behind the garnish.

Serve immediately. Recommend tasting for heat balance; if too spicy bring additional agave syrup to the table to sweeten.