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Primarita Recipe

Inspired by The Mission Old Town

Time8m

Serves1

tequila reposado, lime, & agave

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz tequila reposado1 oz Fresh lime juice1/2 oz agave syrup1/2 oz orange liqueur (optional)1 each fresh lime wheel or wedge (for garnish)1 tsp coarse salt or flaky sea salt (optional, for rim)1 cup ice (for shaking and serving)

Method

Cocktail

Prepare glass

If you prefer a salted rim, run a lime wedge around the outer edge of a rocks or coupe glass. Pour the coarse salt onto a small plate and dip the rim into the salt to coat. Set the glass aside.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 0.5 oz orange liqueur if using.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is chilled and slightly frosted.

Strain and serve

Double-strain (or fine-strain) the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice if serving on the rocks, or without ice for a neat/coupe presentation.

Garnish

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

Notes

Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing agave syrup by 0.25 oz increments. Use reposado for a smooth, slightly oaky flavor; blanco will make a brighter, herbaceous Primarita.