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Stirred · 1 serving

Better & Better

A compact, smoky and high-proof stirred drink combining mezcal, overproof rum, and falernum.

Short answer

Better & Better is a stirred cocktail made with mezcal, overproof rum, falernum, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Better & Better 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
Better & Better ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Overproof rum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Falernum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Better & Better

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear serving cube, and cut exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml mezcal, 15 ml overproof rum, and 7.5 ml falernum into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until the spirit-forward mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the drink, affix the single compact twist at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Better & Better taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Better & Better questions

What is in a Better & Better?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, overproof rum, falernum, and lemon.

How long does a Better & Better 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 Better & Better prepared?

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

Is a Better & Better 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 B197https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3524/better-and-better · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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