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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Blanco | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 4.5 parts |
Cucumber Juice | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 4.5 parts |
Thyme Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Olive Brine | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Celery bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Green Olives | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Cilantro | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One green olive and one tiny cilantro microgreen sprig
Method
How to make Hijuelo
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a Collins glass, prepare one large clear ice sphere, one green olive, and one tiny cilantro microgreen sprig.
- 02
Measure the blanco tequila, cucumber juice, thyme syrup, lime juice, olive brine, and celery bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the pale green mixture is thoroughly cold.
- 05
Double strain into the chilled Collins glass over exactly one large clear ice sphere.
- 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.
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
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