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Shaken · 1 serving

21st Century (Difford's recipe)

A tequila-based twentieth-century variation with white cacao, aromatized wine, blanc quinquina, and lemon.

Short answer

21st Century (Difford's recipe) is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, white creme de cacao, aromatized wine, blanc quinquina, lemon juice, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

21st Century (Difford's recipe) ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
21st Century (Difford's recipe) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
White Creme de Cacao25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Aromatized Wine20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Blanc Quinquina5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Lemon Juice5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short orange zest twist

Method

How to make 21st Century (Difford's recipe)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very narrow short strip of orange zest.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, white creme de cacao, aromatized wine, blanc quinquina, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10 to 15 seconds until the drink is very cold and evenly integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Express the single fine orange twist over the surface, place it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does 21st Century (Difford's recipe) taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

21st Century (Difford's recipe) questions

What is in a 21st Century (Difford's recipe)?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, white creme de cacao, aromatized wine, blanc quinquina, lemon juice, and orange.

How long does a 21st Century (Difford's recipe) take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a 21st Century (Difford's recipe) prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a 21st Century (Difford's recipe) alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B131https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5085/21st-century-diffords-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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