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Shaken · 1 serving

Hijuelo

Oscar Valle's savory cucumber-tequila cocktail with thyme syrup, lime, olive brine, and celery bitters.

Short answer

Hijuelo is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, cucumber juice, thyme syrup, lime juice, olive brine, celery bitters, green olives, and cilantro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Hijuelo 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
Hijuelo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Cucumber Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Thyme Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Olive Brine10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Celery bitters1 dash———
Green Olives1 piece———
Cilantro1 piece———

Garnish: One green olive and one tiny cilantro microgreen sprig

Method

How to make Hijuelo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass, prepare one large clear ice sphere, one green olive, and one tiny cilantro microgreen sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, cucumber juice, thyme syrup, lime juice, olive brine, and celery bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the pale green mixture is thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Double strain into the chilled Collins glass over exactly one large clear ice sphere.

  6. 06

    Garnish with exactly one green olive and one tiny cilantro microgreen sprig, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Hijuelo taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Hijuelo questions

What is in a Hijuelo?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, cucumber juice, thyme syrup, lime juice, olive brine, celery bitters, green olives, and cilantro.

How long does a Hijuelo take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Hijuelo prepared?

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

Is a Hijuelo 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 B096https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/hijuelo-cucumber-tequila-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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