Jose Cuervo "reserva De La Familia" Platino Recipe

Rim (optional)

If you prefer a salted rim, rub the lime wheel around the outer rim of a coupe or rocks glass, then dip the rim into a small plate of coarse salt. Set the glass aside to dry slightly.

Measure Ingredients

Measure out the Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Platino (6 tbs ≈ 3 oz), optional 1 tbs aged tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, and 1 tsp orange bitters. If using egg white, separate one egg (or measure an equivalent of aquafaba).

Combine and Dry Shake

In a cocktail shaker, add the measured tequilas, lime juice, agave syrup, orange liqueur, orange bitters, and the egg white (or aquafaba). Do not add ice yet. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15–25 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.

Add Ice and Shake Again

Open the shaker, add a generous handful of ice (enough to chill but not over-dilute). Seal and shake hard for another 10–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and the drink is well chilled and slightly diluted.

Double Strain

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared coupe or rocks glass (depending on whether you rimmed it). Use a fine mesh strainer in addition to the shaker strainer to remove ice shards and any egg white solids for a silky texture.

Garnish

Express the oils of a lime twist or float a lime wheel on top of the foam as garnish. Optionally, add a few drops of bitters on the foam and gently drag a toothpick through them for a subtle aromatic pattern.