dead man's handle

1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila (Olmeca Altos)
3/4 oz Aperol
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Orgeat

Shake with ice, strain into an old fashioned glass (Tiki mug) with crushed ice, and garnish with a sprinkle of tajin (homemade).Two Mondays ago, I selected Steve the Bartender's Cocktail Guide and landed on the Dead Man's Handle by Tiffany Kirk at Miss Carousel in Houston circa 2019. While the book compared it to a Mexican Bitter Mai Tai, to me, the drink came across like an inverse Once Over #2 (minus the mint aspect and sub tajin). Imbibe Magazine in July 2020 provided the history of "A dead man's handle is a switch or lever most commonly used on trains that if released by the driver causes the train to stop." Once prepared, the Dead Man's Handle proffered lime zest and chili pepper aromas. Next, a creamy lime and orange sip flowed into tequila and nutty orange flavors on the swallow. And over time as the tajin integrated into the beverage, the swallow got spicier.