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Shaken · 1 serving

Firecracker

Ivan Radulovic's pisco and mezcal-liqueur sour with pineapple, allspice, lime, and agave.

Short answer

Firecracker is a shaken cocktail made with pisco, mezcal liqueur, lime juice, pineapple juice, pimento dram, agave syrup, cinnamon, and sugar. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Firecracker 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
Firecracker ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Pisco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Mezcal Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Pineapple Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Pimento Dram10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Agave Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Cinnamon1 pinch———
Sugar1 pinch———

Garnish: Exactly one narrow cinnamon-sugar half-rim

Method

How to make Firecracker

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and apply a narrow, even cinnamon-sugar half-rim to its outside edge.

  2. 02

    Measure the pisco, mezcal liqueur, lime juice, pineapple juice, pimento dram, and agave syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10 to 15 seconds until the pineapple is lightly aerated and the drink is cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips or cinnamon clumps enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Inspect the restrained half-rim, wipe away loose spice, and serve without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Firecracker taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Firecracker questions

What is in a Firecracker?

Kokto’s build uses pisco, mezcal liqueur, lime juice, pineapple juice, pimento dram, agave syrup, cinnamon, and sugar.

How long does a Firecracker 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 Firecracker 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 Firecracker 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 B131https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/15747/firecracker · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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