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Shaken · 1 serving

Bait 'n' Switch

A smoky pineapple Mezcal Margarita variation sharpened by chili liqueur, lime, and cinnamon syrup.

Short answer

Bait 'n' Switch is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, chili liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bait 'n' Switch 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
Bait 'n' Switch ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Chili Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Pineapple Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Cinnamon syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge at the rim

Method

How to make Bait 'n' Switch

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml mezcal, 15 ml chili liqueur, 22.5 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, and 10 ml cinnamon syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the smoky tropical mixture is thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the drink remains free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Place the single lime wedge at the rim and serve without salt, pineapple, chili, cinnamon, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bait 'n' Switch taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bait 'n' Switch questions

What is in a Bait 'n' Switch?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, chili liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, and lime.

How long does a Bait 'n' Switch take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bait 'n' Switch 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 Bait 'n' Switch 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 B196https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/42603/bait-n-switch · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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