1 serving
Esmeralda ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cachaça | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 6.7 parts |
Scotch Whisky | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.3 parts |
Elderflower Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge
Method
How to make Esmeralda
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.
- 02
Measure the cachaça, peated single malt Scotch, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the smoky floral sour is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the glass.
- 06
Seat the single restrained lime wedge securely at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Esmeralda taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Esmeralda questions
What is in a Esmeralda?
Kokto’s build uses cachaça, scotch whisky, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and rich simple syrup.
How long does a Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda 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 B141https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3514/esmeralda · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





