Aug 25 2026

Buena Idea Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Buena Idea Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Method

Rim & Prep

  1. 1

    Prepare Rim

    Combine coarse sea salt and finely grated grapefruit zest on a small shallow plate and mix so the zest evenly coats the salt.

  2. 2

    Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or coupe glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into the salt-zest mixture, twisting to adhere. Set the glass aside.

Mixing the Buena Idea

  1. 3

    Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice.

  2. 4

    Add blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh grapefruit juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup to the shaker.

  3. 5

    Add 2 dashes of grapefruit bitters.

  4. 6

    Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.

  5. 7

    Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or neat into the chilled coupe if preferred).

  6. 8

    Garnish with a thin grapefruit wheel or twist on the rim. Serve immediately.

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