Fill the shaker with ice (enough to come about 3/4 full). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the outside is frosted.

Prepare glass and strain

Discard the chilling ice from the rocks glass if used. Add 2–3 large fresh ice cubes to the glass. Using a Hawthorne or fine strainer, double-strain the cocktail from the shaker into the prepared rocks glass to remove small ice shards and pulp.

Garnish

Express the oils of a fresh orange peel over the drink by holding the peel skin-side down over the glass and giving it a firm squeeze so oils spray onto the cocktail. Rub the peel around the rim if desired, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

Serve

Serve immediately. Sip and enjoy the balanced flavors of reposado tequila, bright lime, and orange liqueur with a touch of agave sweetness.

Optional adjustments

For a slightly brighter version, increase lime juice to 1 oz and reduce tequila to 1.75 oz. For a sweeter cocktail, increase agave syrup to 0.5 oz.

If you prefer a longer, stirred drink, build the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir for 20–30 seconds, then strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.