Pineapple Tamarind Ember Margarita

Ingredients

Cocktail

• 1½ fl oz mezcal
• 1½ fl oz pineapple juice
• ½ fl oz fresh lime juice
• ½ fl oz agave nectar
• 1 tsp unsweetened seedless tamarind concentrate
• 1 tbsp warm water
• 1 cup ice for shaking
• 1 cup ice for serving

Finish

• 1 lime wedge, for wetting the rim
• ½ tsp chili-lime seasoning, for a partial rim
• 1 small pineapple wedge

Equipment

Shaker, fine strainer, 10-fl-oz rocks glass

Allergens and ingredient notes: Alcohol; check mezcal, agave, and seasoning labels.

Measurements are US fluid ounces (fl oz), tablespoons (tbsp), and teaspoons (tsp). Syrup components may make extra: use only the drink quantity listed. These recipes contain alcohol and are intended for adults 21 and over.

Step by step

1. Stir the unsweetened seedless tamarind concentrate with the warm water until smooth. Let cool completely. Use the entire diluted tamarind portion in this cocktail; avoid tamarind candy sauce or sweetened syrup as a substitute.
2. Rub half the glass rim with the lime wedge and press into the measured chili-lime seasoning. Fill the glass with its serving ice.
3. Add mezcal, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave, and all diluted tamarind to a shaker with the shaking ice. Shake 12–15 seconds, then fine-strain into the prepared glass.
4. Garnish with the pineapple wedge. The smoke note comes from the mezcal; no additional smoking equipment is needed.

The Devotti twist: Tamarind gives pineapple a tart, earthy edge and the half rim allows a choice of seasoned or clean sips.

Make ahead and storage

Mix immediately before serving. Refrigerate opened tamarind concentrate according to its label.

Image: AI-generated recipe illustration; homemade results and presentation will vary.