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Shaken · 1 serving

Esmeralda

Ben Sandrof's cachaça sour with lime, elderflower liqueur, and a smoky measure of peated Scotch.

Short answer

Esmeralda is a shaken cocktail made with cachaça, scotch whisky, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and rich simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Esmeralda ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cachaça50 ml5 cl1.7 oz6.7 parts
Scotch Whisky10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Elderflower Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge

Method

How to make Esmeralda

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Measure the cachaça, peated single malt Scotch, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the smoky floral sour is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the glass.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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

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