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Shaken · 1 serving

Cactus Banger

A balanced shaken cocktail combining orange juice, tequila reposado, orange curacao.

Short answer

Cactus Banger is a shaken cocktail made with orange juice, tequila reposado, orange curaçao, lime juice, and vanilla herbal liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cactus Banger 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
Cactus Banger ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Orange Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Tequila Reposado30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Orange curaçao20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Lime Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Vanilla herbal liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Cactus Banger

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure the orange juice, reposado tequila, orange curacao, fresh lime juice, and vanilla herbal liqueur into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments remain.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Cactus Banger 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
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Cactus Banger questions

What is in a Cactus Banger?

Kokto’s build uses orange juice, tequila reposado, orange curaçao, lime juice, and vanilla herbal liqueur.

How long does a Cactus Banger 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 Cactus Banger 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 Cactus Banger 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 B042https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/351/cactus-banger · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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