Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass to moisten. Dip the rim into a small plate of coarse salt or Tajín (or half salt, half sugar for a sweeter rim). Set glass aside.

Mixing the Cocktail

Combine ingredients

Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice. Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau), 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1.5 oz cranberry juice, 0.75 oz calamansi juice (or substitute mixture), and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Ensure quantities match the ingredient list.

Shake

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker exterior is very cold and well-chilled.

Prepare serving glass

Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice (about 1 cup) so the cocktail stays cold and slightly diluted.

Strain & Serve

Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice to remove small shards of ice and pulp, preserving a silky texture.

Garnish

Thread three fresh cranberries onto a cocktail pick or floating calamansi wheel and place on the rim or across the top of the glass. Optionally express a lime wedge over the drink and drop it in.

Final Touches

Taste and adjust: if the drink is too tart, add 0.25–0.5 oz simple syrup and stir briefly; if it needs more citrus brightness, add 0.25 oz more lime or calamansi juice and gently stir.