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Shaken · 1 serving

Dovetail

Andy Chu's Paloma-inspired riff on a Hemingway Daiquiri, pairing blanco tequila with maraschino, pink grapefruit, lime, rich syrup, and Creole bitters.

Short answer

Dovetail is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and lime. 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

Dovetail 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
Dovetail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Grapefruit Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters1 dash———
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin lime wedge

Method

How to make Dovetail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very small thin lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, maraschino liqueur, fresh pink-grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add exactly one dash of Creole-style bitters.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and shake hard until thoroughly chilled and integrated.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Rest exactly one restrained lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Dovetail taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness5 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Dovetail questions

What is in a Dovetail?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and lime.

How long does a Dovetail 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 Dovetail 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 Dovetail 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 B115https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/41430/dovetail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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