Less Than Acc Recipe

Prepare glass

If you want a salted or Tajín rim, run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass, then dip the rim into a shallow plate of coarse salt or Tajín. Set the glass aside.

Char jalapeño (optional)

If using charred jalapeño for a smoky heat, place one jalapeño slice in a hot dry pan or over a gas flame and char both sides briefly until blackened in spots. Allow to cool briefly and set aside.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz blanco tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, the charred jalapeño slice (or a fresh thin slice if you prefer less smoke), and 2 dashes saline if using. Fill the shaker with about 6 ice cubes.

Shake

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and well-chilled. This dilutes and integrates the ingredients properly.

Double strain & serve

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or neat into a chilled coupe if preferred). Double-straining removes small bits of char or seeds and creates a cleaner drink.

Garnish with a lime wheel and an optional thin jalapeño slice rested on the rim or floated on top. Serve immediately.