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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mezcal | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Tequila Blanco | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Apricot liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Orange aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Saline Solution | 3 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.
- 01
Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.
- 02
Measure mezcal, blanco tequila, apricot liqueur, fresh lime juice, orange aperitivo, and three drops of saline into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.
- 04
Shake firmly until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled glass over fresh clear cubed ice.
- 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.
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







