Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60ml) Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz (30ml) Premium Orange Liqueur
- 1 oz (30ml) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 0.25 oz (7ml) Agave Nectar
- 0.5 tsp Coarse Sea Salt
- 1 Fresh Lime Wheel
Instructions:
- Rim the glass. Run a lime wedge around the outer rim of a chilled rocks glass. Dip the edge into a small saucer of coarse salt at a 45 degree angle to coat the outside rim. Note: Only coat the outside so salt doesn't fall into the drink and ruin the balance.
- Measure the tequila. Pour 2 oz (60ml) of Blanco Tequila into the small side of your shaker. Note: Blanco is preferred for its raw, peppery agave flavor.
- Add the liqueur. Add 1 oz (30ml) of Premium Orange Liqueur to the shaker. Note: This provides the necessary citrus oil backbone.
- Squeeze the citrus. Add 1 oz (30ml) of freshly squeezed lime juice. The liquid should look cloudy and pale green.
- Sweeten the mix. Pour in 0.25 oz (7ml) of agave nectar. Note: Adjust this slightly if your limes are exceptionally tart.
- Ice it down. Fill the shaker 3/4 full with large, solid ice cubes. Note: Small ice melts too fast and dilutes the drink prematurely.
- The big shake. Shake vigorously for exactly 15 seconds until the shaker is painfully cold to the touch and frosted over.
- Prepare the glass. Fill your salted rocks glass with fresh, large ice cubes.
- Strain the mixture. Pour the cocktail through a strainer into the glass. The liquid should have a beautiful, frothy head.
- Final touch. Garnish with a fresh lime wheel and serve immediately while the aeration is at its peak.