Krystal Recipe

Combine and shake

Add 1.5 oz Ojo de Tigre mezcal, 0.75 oz El Sueño blanco tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz kaffir lime cordial, 0.25 oz simple syrup and 2 dashes orange bitters into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with about 6 ice cubes.

Shake

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted. This will integrate the smoky mezcal, vegetal tequila and bright kaffir citrus notes.

Prepare glass

If using smoked sea salt, rub the lime wheel around the rim of a chilled coupe or rocks glass and dip the rim lightly into 0.25 tsp smoked sea salt for a subtle smoky-salty edge. Alternatively, skip the rim for a cleaner presentation.

Strain

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass (fine mesh strainer plus the shaker strainer) to remove ice shards and any pulp from the lime juice.

Clap the kaffir lime leaf once between your palms to release its aromatic oils, then float it on the surface of the cocktail for an immediate fragrant lift. Garnish with the thin lime wheel on the rim or floated beside the leaf.

Serve immediately. Optionally, for extra smoke aroma, briefly (1–2 seconds) pass a smoking cloche or a small handheld smoker over the glass and cover, then lift at the table to reveal the smoke.