Ingredients
1 ½ ounces (45 ml) tequila (silver, blanco, or reposado)
1 ½ ounces (45 ml) orange liqueur (triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier)
1 ¼ ounces (37 ml) fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
½ ounce (15 ml) simple syrup or agave nectar (optional, to taste)
Coarse salt for rimming the glass (optional)
Lime wedge for garnish
Ice
Instructions
1. Prepare the glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim and dipping it into coarse salt if desired. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup or agave nectar if using.
3. Shake vigorously for 15 to 30 seconds until the shaker is frosted and the drink is well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🍋 Always use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best bright, tart flavor.
🥇 Opt for quality tequila and orange liqueur to ensure a smooth taste; premium ingredients may reduce the need for sweetener.
🔥 To spice things up, add slices of jalapeño during shaking for a fiery twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- N/A: N/A
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 13mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: N/A