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Shaken · 1 serving

Aftershock

Joe Rinaldi's vegetal Margarita variation with blanco tequila, serrano heat, basil eau-de-vie, pear brandy, celery syrup, lime, and green herbal liqueur.

Short answer

Aftershock is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, basil eau-de-vie, pear brandy, lime juice, celery syrup, green chartreuse, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 15 minutes.
Time15 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Aftershock 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
Aftershock ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Basil Eau-de-Vie15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Pear brandy15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Celery Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Green Chartreuse5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Lime1 slice———

Garnish: One small lime wheel

Method

How to make Aftershock

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Thinly slice one serrano chile, infuse 15 ml of the blanco tequila just until pleasantly hot, then fine strain it.

  2. 02

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear cube, and cut one small thin lime wheel.

  3. 03

    Measure the infused and uninfused tequila, basil eau-de-vie, pear brandy, lime juice, celery syrup, and green herbal liqueur into a shaker.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake firmly until the tin is very cold.

  5. 05

    Fine strain the vivid green drink into the chilled glass over the single large cube.

  6. 06

    Place the one small lime wheel at the rim and serve without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Aftershock taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (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
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Aftershock questions

What is in a Aftershock?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, basil eau-de-vie, pear brandy, lime juice, celery syrup, green chartreuse, and lime.

How long does a Aftershock take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 15 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Aftershock prepared?

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

Is a Aftershock 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 B087https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/aftershock-cocktail-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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