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Stirred · 1 serving

Guadalajara

A balanced stirred cocktail combining tequila blanco, dry vermouth, benedictine.

Short answer

Guadalajara is a stirred cocktail made with tequila blanco, dry vermouth, and bénédictine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Guadalajara 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
Guadalajara ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Bénédictine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: One compact lemon twist

Method

How to make Guadalajara

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One compact lemon twist, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure tequila blanco, dry vermouth, benedictine accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe. Combine the blanco tequila, dry vermouth, and Bénédictine in a mixing glass with solid ice. Stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express one short compact lemon twist over the surface, and retain it neatly at the rim.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with One compact lemon twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Guadalajara taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Guadalajara questions

What is in a Guadalajara?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, dry vermouth, and bénédictine.

How long does a Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara prepared?

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

Is a Guadalajara 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 B062https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=932 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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