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Stirred · 1 serving

Clandestino

Mike Perez's tequila Old-Fashioned with basil eau-de-vie, coconut liqueur, green herbal liqueur, cane syrup, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Clandestino is a stirred cocktail made with tequila reposado, basil eau-de-vie, coconut liqueur, green chartreuse, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Clandestino 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
Clandestino ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Basil Eau-de-Vie15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Coconut liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Green Chartreuse2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: One short orange twist

Method

How to make Clandestino

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a single old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short thin orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, basil eau-de-vie, coconut liqueur, green herbal liqueur, and rich cane syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Add one dash of orange bitters, then fill the mixing glass with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the herbal mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled glass over the single large clear cube without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the orange twist over the surface, place that same compact twist inside the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Clandestino taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Clandestino questions

What is in a Clandestino?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, basil eau-de-vie, coconut liqueur, green chartreuse, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a Clandestino 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 Clandestino prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Clandestino 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 B091https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/clandestino · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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