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Diamante Negro Recipe

Inspired by Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach
Time8m
Serves1

Javier’s Reserva Cristalino Añejo Tequila, agave nectar, lime juice, black salt

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Prepare the black salt rim

Pour 1/2 teaspoon of the black sea salt onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the outer rim of a chilled old-fashioned or coupe glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into the black salt, rolling to coat about half to three-quarters of the rim. Set the glass aside.

2

Build and chill

Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice (about 3/4 full). Add 2 oz Javier’s Reserva Cristalino Añejo Tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave nectar to the shaker.

3

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty and well-chilled — this both dilutes and chills the mix appropriately while integrating the agave.

4

Strain and serve

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass (use the chilled glass with the black salt rim). If you prefer a slightly colder presentation, strain over one large clear ice cube placed in the glass; otherwise serve neat in the chilled glass.

5

Garnish

Finish with a light pinch (about 1/2 tsp) of black sea salt flaked over the top of the drink and a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.