Cachito Dorado

Narrative

Sunset is a ritual that unites sky and earth. Cachito Dorado symbolizes that moment when the light turns orange and gold, reminding us that each day holds unique memories. With pineapple, passion fruit, and the smokiness of Espadín, this cocktail is a sip that captures an eternal instant.

Technical Recipe

Ingredients (for 1 cocktail):

• 1½ oz Espadín Cachito Mío mezcal (smoky, refined base).

• 1 oz fresh pineapple juice (sweet, tropical, juicy).

• ½ oz passion fruit juice (acidic and exotic).

• ½ oz dry orange liqueur (citrus depth, balance).

• ¼ oz agave syrup (smooths and rounds the flavors).

• Pinch of worm salt (ancestral, salty, and spiced touch).

• Dehydrated orange wheel (decoration).

Preparation

1. Rim an old-fashioned glass with worm salt.

2. Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker until well chilled.

3. Serve over a large ice cube in the rimmed glass.

4. Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel on the rim.

Sensory Profile

• Sight: Deep golden hue with orange reflections.

• Nose: Sweetness of ripe pineapple, freshness of passion fruit, and a smoky background.

• Palate: Sweet tropical entry, vibrant acidity, and a salty smoky finish.

• Sensation: Balanced, enveloping, and refreshing.

Suggested Pairing

• Tlayudas with quesillo, avocado, and tasajo.

• Garlic shrimp with costeño chili.

• Oaxacan dark chocolate in small bites.

Cachito Dorado celebrates Oaxaca’s golden sunset and bottles it in a glass. It is a bridge between the tropical and the ancestral, where Espadín embraces bright fruits and the ritual character of worm salt.