A refreshing tequila cocktail with lime, agave, and orange bitters. Simple, balanced, and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:1 serving 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 oz Tequila Blanco (100% agave recommended)
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.75 oz Agave Nectar (adjust to taste)
2 Dashes Orange Bitters (Angostura or Regan’s)
Lime wedge or wheel, for garnish
Optional: Salt for rimming the glass
Instructions
Prepare the Glass (Optional): If using a salted rim, moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with a lime wedge. Dip the rim in salt, tap off excess, and chill the glass.
Chill Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Ingredients: Pour tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, and orange bitters into the shaker.
Shake: Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
Strain: Double strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of agave nectar to your sweetness preference.
Experiment with different tequilas to find your favorite. 100% agave is recommended.
For a Spicy Jalisco 25, add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker.
For a Smoky Jalisco 25, substitute a portion of the Tequila Blanco with Mezcal.
For a Fruity Jalisco 25, add a few muddled berries to the shaker.
For a Herbal Jalisco 25, muddle a few sprigs of fresh mint or cilantro in the shaker.
If you don’t have agave nectar on hand, you can substitute it with simple syrup.