| 2 ounces tequila (blanco or reposado)1 ounce fresh lime juice1/2 ounce agave nectar (or simple syrup)Pinch of salt or salted rim (optional)1 lime wheel (garnish)
 | Step One: Rim a rocks glass with salt (optional), fill with fresh ice, and set aside.Step Two: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.Step Three: Add tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar.Step Four: Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to chill and dilute.Step Five: Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
 | Tequila (2 oz): $1.60 – $3.40Lime juice (1 oz): $0.12 – $0.20Agave nectar (1/2 oz): $0.10 – $0.18Salt (rim/pinch): $0.01 – $0.02Lime wheel: $0.07 – $0.09
 TOTAL: $1.90 – $3.89 | Average Price (City): $15.00Average Price (National): $12.00Margin City: $11.11 – $13.10Margin National: $8.11 – $10.10
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