Nunca Mueras cocktail recipe

All Sips, All Occasions, Always Altos
September 23, 2025
step by step guide for cocktail perfection

Ingredients

Number of servings
50 MLOlmeca Altos Reposado
2 GPiquin chilis
100 GPink pine nuts
6 BERRIESAllspice berries
2 GCinnamon
6 GCacao nibs
500 MLWater
500 MLSugar
PARTS ML

How to mix it?

  • 1. Preparing the Piquin chilli tincture: start by combining the Piquin chillis with tequila Olmeca Altos Reposado in a small jar. Allow this mixture to cold infuse for exactly 30 minutes—no longer, as the heat can become overwhelming.
  • 2. Strain the tincture through fine mesh, pressing the chilies gently to extract maximum flavour whilst removing all solid particles.
  • 3. Creating the pink pine nut orgeat: toast the pink pine nuts, allspice berries, cinnamon, and cacao nibs in a dry pan over medium heat until the nuts are lightly golden and aromatic.
  • 4. Add the water and blend briefly to combine. If you have a sous-vide, vacuum pack the liquid and cook at 60° for 1 hour. If not, add 700ml of water and low simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 5. Strain the liquid through muslin, pressing the solids to extract every drop of flavour. Reserve the spent nut mixture for the rim.
  • 6. Add an equal amount of sugar to the strained liquid and stir until dissolved.
  • 7. Rim the glass: dry the nut mixture in a pan over low heat. Once dry, flash blend with sea salt to taste and serve in a coupette.
  • 8. Mixing the cocktail: combine the pink pine nut orgeat and the Piquin chilli tincture in the rimmed glass and enjoy.

About the Nunca Mueras Cocktail

When autumn makes its presence felt and foliage starts changing colour, it’s the ideal moment to discover drinks that honour the season’s profound flavours and cultural heritage. The Nunca Mueras drink, which translates to “never die” in Spanish, is an elegant autumnal cocktail that captures the Mexican understanding of existence, mortality, and rebirth.

This distinctive tequila orgeat cocktail marries the velvety warmth of Olmeca Altos Reposado with the luxurious nuttiness of pink pine nut orgeat and the gentle fire of piquin chilli tincture, resulting in a serve that’s simultaneously intricate and remarkably gratifying.

Tips to Perfect Your Nunca Mueras

Creating the ideal balance in a Nunca Mueras recipe demands careful attention and comprehension of how each ingredient contributes to the whole. Success hinges on respecting the precise timing required for every component whilst ensuring the sweet, fiery, and citrus elements work in harmony.

Managing temperature proves essential when crafting this drink. Make certain that everything apart from the tequila is properly chilled before you begin mixing. This interplay between the warming spice characteristics and the icy serving temperature produces the cocktail’s distinctive character.

During orgeat preparation, sample regularly whilst toasting, the pine nuts need to release their aroma without turning bitter, as excessive toasting introduces unpleasant harshness to your tequila orgeat cocktails.

The chilli tincture demands meticulous timing. A thirty-minute infusion delivers precisely the right amount of warmth without dominating the remaining flavours. Should you desire additional spice, add more chillies instead of prolonging the infusion period. Remember to strain promptly once the specified time elapses to avoid over-extraction.

If you’re keen to continue exploring fiery serves, have a look at our Spicy Margarita recipe and our Spicy Paloma recipe that will bring thrilling dimensions to your cocktail collection.

Serving and Garnish Ideas for Your Nunca Mueras

The Nunca Mueras cocktail is customarily presented in a well-chilled coupe glass, allowing the aromatics to gather whilst offering a sophisticated appearance. Preparing the rim correctly is fundamental to both the drink’s personality and its sustainability ethos.

Regarding garnish, either a solitary lime wheel or several drops of the chilli tincture floated atop creates visual appeal. Throughout the autumn season, you might consider incorporating a cinnamon stick or an individual toasted pine nut as acknowledgement of the seasonal components. Your presentation ought to mirror the drink’s philosophy of honouring ingredients whilst crafting something visually striking.

Popular Variations and Related Drinks

The Nunca Mueras has sparked numerous variations that preserve its fundamental philosophy whilst investigating alternative flavour territories. Every adaptation showcases the foundational recipe’s adaptability whilst paying tribute to the original’s sustainable methodology.

The “Eternal Autumn” interpretation swaps the pink pine nut orgeat for conventional almond orgeat whilst retaining the piquin chilli tincture and incorporating a measure of apple cider reduction. This version accentuates autumnal notes whilst preserving the spice component that renders the original so captivating.

For individuals who favour milder heat, the “Gentle Circle” diminishes the chilli tincture to merely a few drops whilst slightly elevating the lime juice to maintain equilibrium.

A further well-loved adaptation, the “Desert Bloom“, incorporates prickly pear juice amongst the classic ingredients, producing a striking colour whilst contributing delicate sweetness. This particular variation proves especially effective during late autumn when conventional fruit flavours start to wane.

Every one of these variations upholds the sustainable rim preparation technique, perpetuating the original’s waste-reduction principles. For additional inventive cocktail inspiration that demonstrates Olmeca Altos’ flexibility, browse through our selection of the best cocktail recipes.

Three bottles of Olmeca Altos tequila (Plata, Reposado, and Añejo) lined up side by side, accompanying a blueberry margarita in an elegant, well-lit presentation.

Olmeca Altos, the Perfect Tequila for Your Cocktail

Your tequila selection fundamentally influences the Nunca Mueras cocktail experience, and tequila Olmeca Altos Reposado offers the perfect base for this sophisticated orgeat tequila creation. This premium spirit delivers the essential depth and silky texture needed to harmonise the drink’s assertive flavours whilst contributing its own delicate oak and vanilla characteristics from the maturation process.

The craftsmanship of Olmeca Altos Reposado becomes evident in every mouthful of the Nunca Mueras. The reposado’s inherent sweetness works alongside the orgeat without creating competition, whilst its gentle spice notes amplify rather than conflict with the chilli tincture. In contrast to blanco tequilas which might prove overly aggressive, or añejo tequilas that risk overshadowing the subtle nut flavours, this reposado achieves impeccable equilibrium.

This tequila’s dedication to time-honoured production methods echoes the Nunca Mueras drink philosophy of valuing ingredients and preserving traditional craft whilst developing something innovative and unforgettable. Such a sustainable mixology approach mirrors the reverence for nature that autumn imparts, rendering each sip a purposeful experience.

The Nunca Mueras represents far more than merely a beverage, it’s a tribute to life’s continuous cycle through its thoughtfully chosen components.

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Your Questions Answered Nunca Mueras cocktail recipe

What’s the best way to drink Altos Tequila?

However you like it. It’s a knockout in a Margarita or Paloma, but just as good neat if you want to taste that craftsmanship. Whatever the occasion, Altos always brings the good vibes.

What makes Altos Tequila different from other tequilas?

Altos isn’t just another tequila — it’s the real deal. Made from 100% Blue Agave grown high in Jalisco, slow-cooked, copper-distilled, and crafted by bartenders who know their stuff. The result? A tequila that’s smooth, bold, and built for mixing.

Can I use Altos in cocktails other than Margaritas?

Oh, definitely. Altos levels up everything from Palomas to Tequila Sunrises — even an Old Fashioned if you’re feeling creative. If it’s got a glass, Altos belongs in it.

What’s the difference between Plata, Reposado, and Añejo?

Plata’s fresh and vibrant, Reposado’s smooth with a touch of oak, and Añejo’s rich, deep, and full of character. Three tequilas, three moods — all pure Altos.

Is Altos Tequila made sustainably?

Yep — we’re big on doing things the right way. From recycling agave fibres to reusing water at the distillery, Altos keeps it clean and green. Great tequila, made with a conscience.
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