A delightful riff on a Margarita, Cóctel Al Pastor (which means “shepherd style” in Spanish) is adapted using spices and herbs to create a cocktail that is balenced but with a little bit of a bite.
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Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, then strain into a glass rimmed with tortilla salt
Pineapple fronds
Tortilla Salt – Add 1 cup of unsalted corn nuts to a blender and blend until the corn nuts are the consistency of course sea salt. Then mix into 5 cups of salt.
Achiote-infused Pineapple Juice – Add 3.5 oz vegan Achiote paste to 1 qt pineapple juice, and stir until dissolved. If Achiote is unavailable, alternatives can be Harissa paste or Paprika paste.