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Shaken · 1 serving

Bald Eagle

A tart Margarita-like reposado tequila cocktail with grapefruit, cranberry, lime, and lemon.

Short answer

Bald Eagle is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and salt. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bald Eagle 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
Bald Eagle ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Grapefruit Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Cranberry Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Salt1 pinch———

Garnish: A very fine even white salt rim only

Method

How to make Bald Eagle

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one classic V-shaped cocktail glass and apply one very fine, even salt rim without leaving loose crystals inside the glass.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml reposado tequila, 22.5 ml fresh pink grapefruit juice, 15 ml sweetened cranberry juice, 7.5 ml fresh lime juice, 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice, and 7.5 ml rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled salt-rimmed cocktail glass without disturbing the rim.

  6. 06

    Inspect the surface for stray salt or ice fragments and serve without fruit or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bald Eagle 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Bald Eagle questions

What is in a Bald Eagle?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and salt.

How long does a Bald Eagle 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 Bald Eagle prepared?

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

Is a Bald Eagle 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 B191https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/151/bald-eagle · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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