If you want a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the outside edge of the glass (or the rim), then press the rim into a shallow plate of coarse salt. Set the glass aside.

Measure all cocktail ingredients using a jigger: 2 oz tequila, 1 oz orange curaçao, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.

Build & Shake

Add ice to the cocktail shaker until it is about two-thirds full.

Pour in the measured tequila, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup into the shaker.

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and slightly frosted. This chills and slightly dilutes the drink for balance.

Strain & Serve

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (if serving on the rocks) or leave it dry for a straight-up/coupe presentation.

Double-strain the cocktail from the shaker into the glass using the shaker’s strainer and a fine strainer (optional) to catch small ice shards and lime pulp.

Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.