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Shaken · 1 serving

Acapulco

A balanced shaken cocktail combining pineapple juice, tequila reposado, white rum.

Short answer

Acapulco is a shaken cocktail made with pineapple juice, tequila reposado, white rum, grapefruit juice, and rich simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Acapulco 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
Acapulco ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Pineapple Juice60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts
Tequila Reposado30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
White Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Grapefruit Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Pineapple wedge

Method

How to make Acapulco

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the collins thoroughly and prepare the Pineapple wedge before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure pineapple juice, tequila reposado, white rum, grapefruit juice, rich simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake all ingredients with ice until chilled, then strain into the Collins glass over fresh ice.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled collins so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Pineapple wedge and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Acapulco taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Acapulco questions

What is in a Acapulco?

Kokto’s build uses pineapple juice, tequila reposado, white rum, grapefruit juice, and rich simple syrup.

How long does a Acapulco 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 Acapulco prepared?

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

Is a Acapulco 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 B013https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/11/acapulco · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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