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Shaken · 1 serving

Banderilla

Simon Difford's bittersweet agave riff on a Toreador, pairing mezcal and tequila with apricot and lime.

Short answer

Banderilla is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, tequila blanco, apricot liqueur, lime juice, orange aperitif, and saline solution. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Banderilla 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
Banderilla ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Tequila Blanco22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Apricot liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Orange aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Saline Solution3 dash———
Lime (optional)1 wedge——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge

Method

How to make Banderilla

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure mezcal, blanco tequila, apricot liqueur, fresh lime juice, orange aperitivo, and three drops of saline into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled glass over fresh clear cubed ice.

  6. 06

    Set the single lime wedge at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Banderilla 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Banderilla questions

What is in a Banderilla?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, tequila blanco, apricot liqueur, lime juice, orange aperitif, and saline solution, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Banderilla 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 Banderilla 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 Banderilla 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 B214https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/31939/banderilla · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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