1 serving
Bitter Margarita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Blanco | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Lime Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Red bitter aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Mezcal | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Triple Sec | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Agave Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
White Sugar | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Salt | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Lime | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Half sugar-salt rim and small lime wedge
Method
How to make Bitter Margarita
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a rocks glass, moisten only half its rim with lime, and apply a thin, even sugar-salt coating to that half.
- 02
Measure the blanco tequila, lime juice, mezcal, red bitter aperitif, triple sec, and agave syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.
- 04
Fill the prepared glass with fresh clear ice without disturbing the half rim.
- 05
Fine-strain the cocktail over the fresh ice, keeping the coated rim clean and dry.
- 06
Secure one small lime wedge on the uncoated side of the rim and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Bitter Margarita taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Bitter Margarita questions
What is in a Bitter Margarita?
Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, lime juice, red bitter aperitif, mezcal, triple sec, agave syrup, white sugar, salt, and lime.
How long does a Bitter Margarita 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 Bitter Margarita 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 Bitter Margarita 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 B033https://punchdrink.com/recipes/bitter-margarita/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved









