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Javier’s Cristalino Recipe

Inspired by Javier's

Time8m

Serves1

Javier’s Reserva Cristalino Añejo Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, ice sphere, tajín

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Ingredients

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For the cocktail

2 oz Javier’s Reserva Cristalino Añejo Tequila1 oz Cointreau (orange liqueur)3/4 oz Fresh lime juice1/4 oz Agave syrup (optional, 1:1 agave and water)6 cubes Ice (for shaking)

Garnish and finishing

1 each Ice sphere (2.5–3 inch clear sphere) or large round ice1 tsp Tajín (or chili-lime seasoning) for rim1 each Lime wheel or wedge (for rimming and garnish)

Method

Prepare glass

Chill a rocks or coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes. If you prefer not chilled from freezer, fill the glass with ice water while you prepare the cocktail and discard before serving.

Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of the chilled glass (or the top lip if using coupe) and dip the rim into a shallow plate of Tajín so the seasoning adheres evenly. Set the glass aside.

Mix the cocktail

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Javier’s Reserva Cristalino Añejo Tequila, 1 oz Cointreau, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice and 0.25 oz agave syrup (optional for slight sweetness).

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with 6 ice cubes, secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker exterior is very cold and slightly frosted. This chills and dilutes the cocktail to balance flavors.

Double strain

Double-strain the cocktail (using the shaker’s strainer and a fine mesh strainer if available) into the prepared glass to remove small ice shards and pulp for a clean presentation.

Finish and serve

Gently place a single clear ice sphere into the center of the glass.

Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Optionally, sprinkle a light pinch of extra Tajín on top of the ice sphere or around the drink surface for an extra aroma hit.

Serve immediately. Sip slowly to enjoy the Cristalino’s layered agave and oak notes balanced by citrus and orange liqueur, with a subtle Tajín kick on the rim.