1 serving
Conquistador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aged RumSource specifies this bottle: Havana Club Añejo 7 Años Cuban Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 8 parts |
Tequila Blanco | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 8 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 4 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 4 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 4 parts |
Agave Syrup | 3.75 ml | 0.4 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
Orange BittersSource specifies this bottle: Orange Bitters by Angostura | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Cocktail FoamerSource specifies this bottle: Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: No retained garnish; lemon oils expressed over the drink and discarded
Method
How to make Conquistador
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut one short narrow lemon-zest twist for expressing and discarding after service.
- 02
Measure 30 ml aged rum, 30 ml blanco tequila, 15 ml lemon juice, 15 ml lime juice, 15 ml rich syrup, 3.75 ml agave syrup, two dashes orange bitters, and 15 ml pasteurized egg white into a shaker.
- 03
Add solid cold ice, seal securely, and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until very cold.
- 04
Strain back into the empty shaker and dry-shake without ice for another 10 seconds to create a fine even foam.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe and allow the compact white foam cap to settle.
- 06
Express the lemon oils over the surface, discard the zest, and serve with no retained garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Conquistador 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.
Quick answers
Conquistador questions
What is in a Conquistador?
Kokto’s build uses aged rum, tequila blanco, lemon juice, lime juice, rich simple syrup, agave syrup, orange bitters, cocktail foamer, and lemon.
How long does a Conquistador take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Conquistador 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 Conquistador 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 B169https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/21632/conquistador · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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