Mountain Standard Time Recipe
Lunazul Blanco, House Huckleberry Simple, Fresh Lime, Cointreau, Chili Salt Rim, Rocks
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Rim
House Huckleberry Simple Syrup (makes ~8 oz)
Method
House Huckleberry Simple Syrup
- 1
Combine and cook
Place huckleberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Smash berries with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to release juices. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture has a deep purple color.
- 2
Strain and finish
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof container, pressing solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Stir in lemon juice if using. Cool completely before using. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Cocktail Assembly
- 3
Prepare the rim
On a small plate, mix the chili salt, coarse salt, and chili powder thoroughly. Rub the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks glass to moisten, then dip the rim into the chili salt mixture, turning to coat evenly. Set glass aside.
- 4
Shake the cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 3/4 full). Add 2 oz Lunazul Blanco, 1/2 oz Cointreau, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz house huckleberry simple syrup. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until very cold and slightly diluted.
- 5
Strain and serve
Fill the prepared rocks glass with fresh ice. Double-strain the cocktail into the glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and any berry solids. Garnish with a lime wedge or a huckleberry (or lime wheel) on the rim.
- 6
Optional: Adjust sweetness or heat
Taste and, if desired, add a splash (1/4 oz) more huckleberry syrup for extra fruit or 1/4 oz extra lime for more brightness. For more heat on the rim, lightly dust additional chili powder on the finished drink.