Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240ml) Blanco or Silver Tequila
- 0.5 cup (120ml) Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 0.75 cup (180ml) fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 0.25 cup (60ml) Agave nectar
- 6 cups fresh ice cubes
- 1 small strip lime zest
- 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
- 0.5 tsp Tajin or chili powder
- 4 fresh lime wheels
Instructions:
- Prep the glasses. Run a lime wedge around the rim of four glasses, then dip them into a mixture of 2 tbsp coarse sea salt and 0.5 tsp Tajin. Note: The Tajin adds a subtle heat that makes the lime pop.
- Juice the limes. Squeeze 0.75 cup of fresh lime juice. Do this first so you aren't rushing while the ice is out.
- Add liquids to the blender. Pour in 1 cup Blanco Tequila, 0.5 cup Cointreau, 0.75 cup lime juice, and 0.25 cup Agave nectar.
- Drop in the zest. Add 1 small strip of lime zest (about 1 inch). Note: This is the secret for that professional, bright citrus aroma.
- Add the ice. Dump in 6 cups of fresh ice cubes. Always add ice last to prevent it from melting in the room temp liquid.
- Pulse to break. Use the pulse setting 5-6 times until the large chunks are crushed into smaller bits.
- Blend on high. Switch to high speed and blend for 45-60 seconds until the mixture looks like a smooth, swirling vortex.
- Check consistency. Stop the blender and stir with a long spoon. If it’s too liquid, add another half cup of ice and pulse.
- Pour and garnish. Divide the mixture between your salted glasses immediately.
- Finish with flair. Top each glass with a fresh lime wheel and serve while the texture is still firm and frosty.