FORMULA-004-SLD // RED JALAPEÑO SALT

SOLID FORMULAS

Mar 6

Citrus-Spicy Finishing Salt for Tequila, Mezcal & Gin Cocktails

APPLICATION CONTEXT

Optimized for:

• Margaritas
• Mezcalitas
• Tequila shots with rim seasoning
• Gin cocktails served with cucumber
• Tom Collins variations

Also suitable for:

• Grilled shrimp
• Fresh cucumber slices
• Roasted vegetables
• Light seafood dishes

Best suited for glass rimming and bright citrus-forward cocktails.

FORMULA COMPOSITION

200 g Salt
10 g Red Jalapeño, seedless
20 g Dried Red Bell Pepper
10 g Dried Red Bell Pepper
20 g Whole Dried Lime
20 g Dried Lime Pulp
5 g Celery seeds

Processing Notes:
All ingredients fully dehydrated before grinding.
Jalapeño deseeded to moderate heat and avoid bitterness.
Celery seeds lightly crushed before blending.

Salt grain size: medium. Final grind: medium-coarse crystalline mixture with visible citrus and pepper fragments.

Yield: ~285 g
Storage: Airtight container, low humidity environment
Shelf Life: 6–8 months (heat intensity softens gradually)

FLAVOR, AROMA & TEXTURE

Flavor

Immediate salinity followed by lime-driven acidity.
Moderate jalapeño warmth develops mid-palate.
Bell pepper contributes gentle sweetness and vegetal depth.
Finishes clean, citrusy and lightly spicy.

Aroma

Dried tomato and paprika dominate initially.
Bright lime peel oils dominate initially.
Fresh pepper aromatics follow.
Celery seed provides subtle savory undertones.

Texture

Medium-coarse crystalline salt structure.
Visible citrus fragments and pepper flakes.
Celery seeds add small punctuated texture points.

Visual Character

Pale orange salt matrix with red pepper flecks and citrus particles.
Bright, lively coloration suitable for cocktail presentation.

Designed for

• Margaritas
• Mezcalitas
• Tequila shots
• Tom Collins variations
• Gin cocktails with cucumber

Also effective for:

• Fresh cucumber slices
• Grilled shrimp
• Light seafood
• Roasted vegetables

NOTES

Version: 1.0

Red jalapeño provides clean heat with balanced vegetal notes.
Dual lime components increase acidity and aromatic release.
Celery seed adds savory complexity typical of cocktail seasoning blends.

Future Tests:
• Smoked jalapeño variation
• Higher lime-acidity version
• Addition of coriander seed
• Inclusion of dehydrated cucumber powder for gin cocktails

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