2 ounces mezcal
1 ounce Grand Marnier
1 ounce fresh squeezed mandarin juice
½ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
½ ounce light agave
Tajin
cinnamon stick
Rim a margarita glass with Tajin. In a shaker with ice, combine mezcal, Grand Marnier, juices, and agave. Shake vigorously then strain into the margarita glass. Garnish with a smoldering cinnamon stick for a warm, aromatic finish.
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