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Basically a Cuba Libre made with tequila in place of rum and an all-important pinch of salt
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Bruce Bowman’s Avatar Bruce Bowman
8th January at 16:37
5/12 of an oz of lime juice? Peculiar.

I think I'll go with a tablespoon. Seems to me there's more of a difference from lime-to-lime than 1/12th of an oz would make.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
9th January at 06:52
5/12oz = 12.5ml is a common measure here, as 25ml is the legal measure for spirits. A tablespoon is officially nearer to 15ml (1/2oz).
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Asher Günther’s Avatar Asher Günther
10th December 2023 at 05:44
S'alright. Was skeptical of the need to add salt into the drink with the salted rim but it definitely is necessary. Still think the Cuba Libre works better
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Chris Dimal’s Avatar Chris Dimal
20th March 2023 at 10:49
Indeed a true Tequila 'n Coke with salt. Probably the best drink you could make with a Mixto without it being too bad.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
27th January 2022 at 02:16
This was outstanding. Understand why it is popular in Mexico. It is kind of a Margarita meets a Cuba Libra. Has the best of both drinks. Went perfectly with a spicy Mexican meal.
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Promise Xu’s Avatar Promise Xu
20th August 2021 at 02:00
If you are in doubt about how much is 2 pinch, go easy on the salt - you could always add more. If you end up adding too much (like I did), adding a bit of bitter could salvage it.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
20th August 2021 at 07:27
You raise a good point. Better less than too much. Hence, I have reduced to 1 pinch of salt in the recipe above. Many thanks.
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Benjamin McCabe’s Avatar Benjamin McCabe
8th November 2020 at 05:30
5/12 oz is close enough to the juice from 1/2 lime. Salt really brings this cokctail to a whole 'nother level vs a rum and coke or cuba libre.
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