$3 Ritas Recipe
Three ingredients. Tequila. Triple. Lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base (per drink)
Optional Finishes
Method
Preparation
Chill glass (optional)
If you prefer a colder cocktail, place the serving glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the drink.
Rim the glass (optional)
Rub the lime wedge around the outer rim of the glass. Pour the coarse salt onto a small plate and roll the moistened rim through the salt to coat. Tap off any excess.
Mixing
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 3/4 full). Add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 1 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is frosty and well chilled. This dilutes the drink slightly and brightens the flavors.
Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. For a classic presentation, serve over fresh ice in a rocks glass. For a 'straight up' serve, double-strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with the remaining lime wedge on the rim or floated in the drink.
Serving Notes
Taste and adjust: if the drink is too tart, increase orange liqueur by 1/4 oz next time; if too sweet, add a splash more lime juice.
To make a pitcher (6 servings), multiply ingredients by 6 and stir with ice in a large pitcher, then pour over fresh ice in individual glasses; do not shake the entire pitcher.