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Shaken · 1 serving

El Guapo

A smoky, lightly spicy agave sour muddled with fresh lime and cucumber.

Short answer

El Guapo is a shaken cocktail made with lime, cucumber, mezcal, tequila blanco, rich simple syrup, and hot pepper sauce. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
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1 serving

El Guapo 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 Guapo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Lime0.5 piece———
Cucumber4 slice———
MezcalSource suggests this bottle (not required): Del Maguey Vida Clásico30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Tequila Blanco30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Hot Pepper Sauce3 dash———
Salt (optional)1 pinch——Optional
Black Pepper (optional)1 pinch——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one lime wedge with a restrained salt-and-black-pepper sprinkle

Method

How to make El Guapo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one old-fashioned glass and prepare exactly one lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Chop half a fresh lime and place it in a shaker with four cucumber slices.

  3. 03

    Muddle the lime and cucumber firmly to release their juice and aroma.

  4. 04

    Add mezcal, blanco tequila, rich syrup, hot pepper sauce, and hard ice.

  5. 05

    Shake until thoroughly cold, then dump the entire contents into the chilled glass.

  6. 06

    Add the single lime wedge, sprinkle lightly with salt and cracked black pepper, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does El Guapo taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

El Guapo questions

What is in a El Guapo?

Kokto’s build uses lime, cucumber, mezcal, tequila blanco, rich simple syrup, and hot pepper sauce, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a El Guapo take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a El Guapo prepared?

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

Is a El Guapo 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 B230https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/41647/el-guapo · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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