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Shaken · 1 serving

Buena Vida

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tequila reposado, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice.

Short answer

Buena Vida is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Buena Vida 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
Buena Vida ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Grapefruit Juice52.5 ml5.3 cl1.8 oz3.5 parts
Pineapple Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Vanilla syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters3 dash———

Garnish: Pineapple wedge

Method

How to make Buena Vida

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass and cut one modest fresh pineapple wedge for the garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, and aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh crushed ice, leaving the rim clear.

  5. 05

    Strain the cocktail evenly over the crushed ice and add a little more ice only if the drink settles below the intended fill line.

  6. 06

    Secure the pineapple wedge neatly on the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Buena Vida 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Buena Vida questions

What is in a Buena Vida?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Buena Vida 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 Buena Vida 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 Buena Vida 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 B027https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/332/buena-vida · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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