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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Reposado | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Grapefruit Juice | 52.5 ml | 5.3 cl | 1.8 oz | 3.5 parts |
Pineapple Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Vanilla syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Pineapple wedge
Method
How to make Buena Vida
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a rocks glass and cut one modest fresh pineapple wedge for the garnish.
- 02
Measure the reposado tequila, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, and aromatic bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- 04
Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh crushed ice, leaving the rim clear.
- 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.
- 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.
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





