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Shaken · 1 serving

El Burro

A balanced shaken cocktail combining ginger beer, tequila reposado, lime juice.

Short answer

El Burro is a shaken cocktail made with ginger beer, tequila reposado, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

El Burro 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
El Burro ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Ginger Beer90 ml9 cl3 oz12 parts
Tequila Reposado60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters3 dash———

Garnish: Lime wheel

Method

How to make El Burro

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass, prepare one thin lime wheel, and keep the ginger beer cold and unopened until needed.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, lime juice, rich syrup, and aromatic bitters into a shaker; do not add the ginger beer.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Fill the Collins glass with fresh cubed ice.

  5. 05

    Strain the shaken mixture into the glass while slowly pouring in the ginger beer, then lift once gently with a bar spoon to combine without losing carbonation.

  6. 06

    Place the lime wheel securely on the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does El Burro taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

El Burro questions

What is in a El Burro?

Kokto’s build uses ginger beer, tequila reposado, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a El Burro 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 El Burro prepared?

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

Is a El Burro 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 B027https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/699/el-burro · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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