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Shaken · 1 serving

Chinchona

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tequila anejo, quinquina, triple sec.

Short answer

Chinchona is a shaken cocktail made with tequila añejo, quinquina, triple sec, and orange bitters. 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

Chinchona 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
Chinchona ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila añejo45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Quinquina22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Chinchona

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure tequila anejo, quinquina, triple sec, orange bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Chinchona taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Chinchona questions

What is in a Chinchona?

Kokto’s build uses tequila añejo, quinquina, triple sec, and orange bitters.

How long does a Chinchona 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 Chinchona 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 Chinchona 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 B071https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=947 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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