42 Below Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes OR fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

Prepare glass rim (optional)

If rimming, rub a lime wedge around the glass rim. Spread the salt or sugar on a small plate and gently dip or roll the rim in it to coat evenly. Return glass to freezer or set aside.

Combine ingredients

Add 2 oz premium vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, and 2 dashes orange bitters into a cocktail shaker.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.

Strain and serve

Discard ice from the chilled glass (if used). Double strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a cocktail strainer and, optionally, a fine mesh strainer to remove tiny ice shards and pulp.

Garnish and finish

Express a lime twist over the drink to release oils, then drop the twist or a lime wheel onto the surface. Serve immediately.

For a smoky accent, lightly sprinkle a tiny pinch (use sparingly) of smoked salt on the surface after pouring, or rim the glass with smoked salt instead of plain sea salt.