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Shaken · 1 serving

Ginger Smash

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tequila blanco, orange curacao, lime juice.

Short answer

Ginger Smash is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, orange curaçao, lime juice, white sugar, kumquat, and fresh ginger. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Ginger Smash 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
Ginger Smash ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Orange curaçao30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
White Sugar2 teaspoon———
Kumquat2 piece———
Fresh Ginger2 piece———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Ginger Smash

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe, halve two kumquats, and cut two thin fresh ginger slices.

  2. 02

    Place the kumquats, ginger, and sugar in a shaker and muddle lightly to release their juice and oils.

  3. 03

    Add the blanco tequila, orange curacao, fresh lime juice, and solid ice.

  4. 04

    Seal and shake hard for 12–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled coupe to remove every seed, pulp fragment, and ice chip.

  6. 06

    Check the clean surface and serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Ginger Smash taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Ginger Smash questions

What is in a Ginger Smash?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, orange curaçao, lime juice, white sugar, kumquat, and fresh ginger.

How long does a Ginger Smash take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Ginger Smash 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 Ginger Smash 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 B044https://punchdrink.com/recipes/ginger-smash/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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