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Shaken · 1 serving

Camarón

A smoky agave sour pairing blanco tequila and mezcal with lemon, orgeat, and saline.

Short answer

Camarón is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, mezcal, lemon juice, orgeat, and saline solution. 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

Camarón 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
Camarón ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2.7 parts
Mezcal22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Saline Solution1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Camarón

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and confirm that the finished cocktail is served without garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure 40 ml blanco tequila, 22.5 ml mezcal, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml orgeat, and one small dash saline solution 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 smoky almond sour is thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the pale surface remains free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without citrus, nuts, herbs, seafood, or any other garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Camarón 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
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Camarón questions

What is in a Camarón?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, mezcal, lemon juice, orgeat, and saline solution.

How long does a Camarón 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 Camarón 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 Camarón 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 B197https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37282/camaron · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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