Agave.love Recipe

Prepare the rim

Pour the salt and lime zest onto a small plate and mix. Rub a lime wedge around the glass rim and dip the rim into the salt-zest mixture to coat evenly. Set glass aside.

Measure and chill

Fill a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice to chill and for dilution. Add the reposado tequila (5 cl) and blanco tequila (2.5 cl) to the shaker.

Add sweetener and citrus

Add the agave nectar (1 tbs), fresh lime juice (1 oz), and fresh grapefruit juice (1 oz) into the shaker. The agave nectar mixes better if you give it a brief swirl or stir with the juices before shaking.

Add aromatics and bitters

Add St-Germain elderflower liqueur (0.5 cl) and 2 dashes of orange bitters into the shaker. These provide floral and citrus lift that complements the agave and tequila.

Shake

Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels well chilled (this also ensures proper dilution).

Prepare glass

Fill the rimmed serving glass with fresh ice cubes. If you prefer a longer, lighter drink, use a highball/Collins glass; for a more concentrated cocktail, use a rocks glass.

Strain and finish

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over the fresh ice to remove small ice shards and pulp. Optionally top with 30 ml soda water for lift and effervescence; gently stir once to combine if using.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with a thin grapefruit slice or a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately and enjoy.