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Ingredients
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Base Cocktail
Optional Add-ins & Garnish
Method
Base Cocktail
- 1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or rocks glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you mix the drink.
- 2
Measure and pour
Add 2 oz neutral spirit, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 0.5 oz orange liqueur into a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- 4
Optional Add-ins & Garnish
- 5
Top with soda (optional)
If you prefer a lighter, longer drink, gently add about 1 oz club soda to the finished cocktail and stir once gently to combine.
- 6
Bitters (optional)
Add 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top for aromatic complexity.
- 7
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a fresh citrus wheel or lime wedge. Serve immediately while cold.