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Built · 1 serving

Flatliner

A striking layered shot of anise liqueur and reposado tequila marked by a thin line of chili heat.

Short answer

Flatliner is a built cocktail made with anise liqueur, tequila reposado, and hot pepper sauce. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Flatliner 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
Flatliner ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Anise liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Sambuca dei Cesari22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz56.3 parts
Tequila ReposadoSource suggests this bottle (not required): PATRÓN Reposado22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz56.3 parts
Hot Pepper SauceUse exactly eight drops of red vinegar-based hot pepper sauce as specified by the source.0.4 ml0 cl0 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Flatliner

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Select one clean shot glass and chill the sambuca and tequila.

  2. 02

    Pour the sambuca into the shot glass as the lower layer.

  3. 03

    Slowly float the reposado tequila over the back of a bar spoon to form the upper layer.

  4. 04

    Drip exactly eight drops of hot pepper sauce onto the surface so they sink to form a thin orange-red line.

  5. 05

    Set the glass level so the sambuca, tequila, and chili line remain visually distinct.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without garnish; do not ignite.

Tasting profile

What does Flatliner taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Flatliner questions

What is in a Flatliner?

Kokto’s build uses anise liqueur, tequila reposado, and hot pepper sauce.

How long does a Flatliner take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Flatliner prepared?

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

Is a Flatliner 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 B231https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/760/flatliner · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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