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Shaken · 1 serving

Debbie, Don't

Zachary Gelnaw-Rubin's bittersweet tequila sour pairing reposado, dark herbal amaro, lemon, and maple.

Short answer

Debbie, Don't is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, amaro, lemon juice, and maple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Debbie, Don't 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
Debbie, Don't ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Amaro30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Maple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make Debbie, Don't

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one short, thin lemon twist with no thick white pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, dark herbal amaro, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds so the maple syrup dissolves fully and the drink becomes very cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the surface free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the surface, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Debbie, Don't taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Debbie, Don't questions

What is in a Debbie, Don't?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, amaro, lemon juice, and maple syrup.

How long does a Debbie, Don't 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 Debbie, Don't 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 Debbie, Don't 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 B076https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39602/debbie-dont · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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