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Shaken · 1 serving

Bow and Arrow

A tropical but structured sour pairing mezcal and bourbon with pineapple, lime, and cinnamon.

Short answer

Bow and Arrow is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, bourbon, pineapple juice, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, and pineapple. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bow and Arrow 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
Bow and Arrow ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Bourbon30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Pineapple Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Cinnamon syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pineapple1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one small compact pineapple wedge at the rim on a short plain pick

Method

How to make Bow and Arrow

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and prepare exactly one small compact pineapple wedge on a short plain cocktail pick.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml mezcal, 30 ml bourbon, 30 ml chilled pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, and 10 ml cinnamon 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 tropical sour is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clean and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Set the single compact pineapple wedge at the rim and serve without fronds, citrus, cinnamon sticks, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bow and Arrow 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bow and Arrow questions

What is in a Bow and Arrow?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, bourbon, pineapple juice, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, and pineapple.

How long does a Bow and Arrow 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 Bow and Arrow prepared?

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

Is a Bow and Arrow 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 B194https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/42601/bow-and-arrow · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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