PLATA HORNITOS

RUM NUNDRU

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass, then dip the rim into coarse sea salt so it adheres evenly. Set glass aside.

Salt the rim

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 1 cup) so ingredients chill well.

Add blanco (plata) tequila (6 tbs), fresh lime juice (1 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.5 oz), agave syrup (0.5 oz), and orange liqueur (0.5 oz) to the shaker filled with ice.

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared salted-rim glass over fresh ice (use a fine strainer and the shaker’s strainer to remove any pulp or small ice shards).

Gently float Hornitos (0.25 oz) over the top by pouring it slowly over the back of a bar spoon so it forms a thin layer on the surface. If you prefer a smoky edge, substitute or add mezcal (0.25 oz) in place of some Hornitos and float it the same way.

Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim or floated on top.

Serve immediately while chilled. Sip to appreciate the clean plata tequila character, bright citrus, and the subtle Hornitos/mezcal float that adds aromatic complexity.

blanco (plata) tequila

fresh lime juice

fresh lemon juice

agave syrup (1:1)

orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)

Hornitos Reposado or Plata (for float/splash)

mezcal (optional, for smoky note)

coarse sea salt (for rim)

lime wheel

Chill a double old-fashioned glass or tiki mug by filling it with ice and setting it aside while you mix the cocktail.

Prepare glass

Measure 2 oz aged rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, 0.5 oz orgeat, 0.5 oz demerara syrup, 0.25 oz allspice dram, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker.

Measure ingredients

Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and well diluted. This chills and slightly dilutes the thick syrups and spirits so the drink balances.

Add ice and shake

Discard the ice from the chilled glass. Fill the glass with fresh crushed ice, packing slightly but leaving room for the float.

Prepare serving glass

Double-strain the shaken cocktail over the crushed ice using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer (this removes small ice shards and any pulp from the citrus). Pour until the glass is nearly full, leaving a small well on top for the float.

Double-strain and pour

Pour 0.25 oz overproof rum gently over the back of a bar spoon onto the surface of the drink to create a float. The stronger spirit will sit on top, adding aroma and a dramatic sip.

Float overproof rum

Garnish with a sprig of mint (slap between your palms to release oils before placing), a lime wheel on the rim, and grate a small amount of fresh nutmeg over the top. Optionally add a short straw placed to the side of the mint so the float's aroma reaches the nose when sipping.

Garnish and finish

Serve immediately while very cold. Stir gently once or twice with the straw if the guest prefers a blended drink; otherwise let them enjoy the layered aromatics from the float.

Plata Hornitos

Rum Nundru