Fresh lime juice is essential for bright acidity. Bottled lime juice tastes flat and won’t give the same zingy flavor.

Cream of coconut is sweet and thick, different from coconut milk or coconut cream. Look for Coco Lopez brand.

Blood oranges have a season from winter through early spring. Regular oranges work in a pinch but won’t have the same color or complexity.

Roll citrus fruits on counter before juicing to release more juice.

Use agave syrup instead of water for rimming to make salt stick better.

Shake until your hands get cold to ensure proper dilution and temperature.

Try Grand Marnier or triple sec if you don’t have Cointreau.

Make it spicy by muddling a slice of jalapeño in the shaker before adding other ingredients.