You’ll notice there’s no triple sec. Trust us, it’s better this way.
Ingredients
Makes 1
Step 1
Place some salt on a small plate. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime (reserve for serving); dip in salt. Fill with ice and set aside.
Step 2
Combine tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
Step 3
Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass. Garnish with lime wheel.
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Reviews (2)
Back to Top3-2-1 is the best ratio IMO. 3 part tequila, 2 lime, 1 simple syrup. + a splash of seltzer if served on the rocks. Substitute tequila for rum and add muddled mint for a mojito.
ouisiek
NJ
6/2/2018
Substituting one sweet for another doesn't sound like a big deal, plus you have to make the simple syrup.
suzwil
AZ
5/8/2018
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