Lonestar Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Rim & Garnish
Optional Sparkle (for a long version)
Method
Rim & Glass Preparation
Prepare rim
Combine kosher salt and smoked paprika on a small plate and spread into an even layer. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled rocks glass (or highball if making the long version). Dip the rim into the salt-paprika mixture, rotating to coat evenly. Set glass aside.
Cocktail Assembly
Shake
Add blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, smoked paprika tincture (or smoked bitters), and ice to a cocktail shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until well chilled and slightly diluted.
Strain
Fill the prepared rimmed glass with fresh ice (or leave neat if preferred). Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the glass using a fine mesh strainer over a hawthorne strainer to catch small ice shards and any pulp.
Finish & Garnish
Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink (optional) and drop it in, or place a lime wheel/wedge on the rim. If making the long version, top gently with 2 oz chilled club soda or light Mexican beer to taste, then stir once gently to integrate.
Serving
Serve immediately while cold. Provide a short stirring straw if topped with soda or beer. Encourage guests to sip and enjoy the smoky, citrus-forward profile that balances bright lime, sweet agave, and a hint of smoke.