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Shaken · 1 serving

Crusta Alcala

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tequila blanco, lime juice, mezcal.

Short answer

Crusta Alcala is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, lime juice, mezcal, yellow chartreuse, crème de cacao, and chocolate 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

Crusta Alcala 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
Crusta Alcala ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Mezcal15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Yellow Chartreuse15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Crème de cacao7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Chocolate Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Coffee-sugar rim and orange peel

Method

How to make Crusta Alcala

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and apply a thin, even rim of one part finely ground coffee to two parts sugar.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, mezcal, lime juice, yellow herbal liqueur, crème de cacao, and chocolate bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the rimmed coupe without washing the coating into the drink.

  5. 05

    Express one short orange peel over the surface.

  6. 06

    Place the peel securely at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Crusta Alcala 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.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Crusta Alcala questions

What is in a Crusta Alcala?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, lime juice, mezcal, yellow chartreuse, crème de cacao, and chocolate bitters.

How long does a Crusta Alcala 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 Crusta Alcala 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 Crusta Alcala 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 B026https://punchdrink.com/recipes/crusta-alcala/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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