Macanita Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
Prepare and shake
Add 2 oz reposado tequila, 0.75 oz ancho chile liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice until about three-quarters full (roughly 1 cup).
Shake
Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and well chilled. This both dilutes and integrates the chile liqueur with the tequila and citrus.
Strain
Double-strain (use a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer if available) into a chilled old-fashioned glass over fresh large ice or into a rocks glass with a single large ice cube. The double strain removes small ice shards and any pulp from the lime.
Garnish
If using salted rim: on a small plate mix flaky sea salt and smoked paprika or a pinch of chili powder. Rub the lime wedge around the glass rim and dip lightly into the seasoning to coat part of the rim. Alternatively, simply float a lime wheel or wedge on the drink.
Garnish the drink with the lime wheel or wedge on the rim or float it in the glass. Serve immediately.