Ingredients
For the Glass Rim
- Honey, enough to coat the glass rim
- Coarse sea salt, as needed for rimming
For the Cocktail
- 1 ½ oz tequila (silver/blanco or reposado)
- ½ oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
- ¾ oz fresh squeezed calamansi juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup (see note for recipe)
- Ice, a handful for mixing and 1 large ice cube for serving
- Calamansi fruit half, for garnish
Simple Syrup
- 1 part sugar
- 1 part water
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rim: Place a small amount of honey on a flat plate. On a separate flat plate, spread coarse sea salt. Run the rim of your serving glass through the honey to coat it lightly, then gently roll the honey-coated rim into the coarse salt to form a salt crust. Set the glass aside.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill a mixing glass with a handful of ice cubes. Pour in 1 ½ oz of tequila, followed by ½ oz of orange liqueur. Add ¾ oz of fresh calamansi juice and ¾ oz of simple syrup. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients and chill the mixture evenly.
- Serve: Place one large ice cube into the prepared glass. Strain the chilled cocktail mixture into the glass over the ice cube. Garnish with a half of calamansi fruit on the rim for an extra citrus aroma. Serve immediately and enjoy.
- Optional Simple Syrup Preparation: To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat and let cool before using.
Notes
- Use fresh calamansi juice for the best flavor as it provides a unique citrus profile distinct from lime or lemon.
- Simple syrup can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- If calamansi juice is unavailable, a mix of fresh lime juice with a little orange juice can be used as a substitute, though this will change the flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to tweak sweetness according to your taste preferences.
- Serving the cocktail chilled and freshly mixed ensures optimal flavor balance and refreshment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
