1 serving
Hungry Eyes 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 Reposado | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Vanilla Plantain Syrup | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Banana liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Coffee Liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Cold brew coffee | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Plantain | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Salt | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin ripe plantain slice on a short plain pick with a restrained pinch of black salt
Method
How to make Hungry Eyes
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a rocks glass and prepare exactly one small thin ripe plantain slice on a short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the reposado tequila, vanilla-plantain syrup, banana liqueur, coffee liqueur, and cold-brew coffee into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake firmly for exactly 10 seconds.
- 04
Place one large clear ice cube in the chilled rocks glass.
- 05
Strain the dark coffee mixture over the large cube without adding loose ice chips.
- 06
Add exactly the plantain slice and one restrained pinch of black salt; serve without coffee beans or extra garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Hungry Eyes taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Hungry Eyes questions
What is in a Hungry Eyes?
Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, vanilla plantain syrup, banana liqueur, coffee liqueur, cold brew coffee, plantain, and salt.
How long does a Hungry Eyes take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Hungry Eyes prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Hungry Eyes 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 B101https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/hungry-eyes-tropical-coffee-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







