Cóctel Al Pastor

Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico's most famous street food, the Cóctel Al Pastor is a refreshing and complex cocktail. This unique mezcal-based drink combines the smoky notes of Ilegal Mezcal Joven with a sweet and savory achiote-infused pineapple juice, and a hint of lime, all elegantly finished with a savory tortilla salt rim.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Ilegal Mezcal Joven

  • 1 oz achiote-infused pineapple juice

  • 1 oz lime juice

  • 0.5 oz agave nectar

Instructions:

Add 1 cup of unsalted corn nuts to a blender and blend until the corn nuts are the consistency of course sea salt. Then mix into 5 cups of salt.

Add 3.5 oz vegan Achiote paste to 1 qt pineapple juice, and stir until dissolved.

Tortilla salt rim

Shake and strain into a glass rimmed with tortilla salt. Garnish with pineapple leaves.

Attributions:

Recipe: John Rexer, Brooklyn, NY

Origin: ILEGAL MEZCAL

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