1 serving
Illegal ingredients
Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mezcal | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Overproof Rum | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Falernum | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Maraschino Liqueur | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Egg White (optional) | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 0.3 parts |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Illegal
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a cocktail glass and measure the overproof rum carefully; use a small clay mug with ice only if choosing the rocks presentation.
- 02
Add the mezcal, overproof rum, falernum, maraschino, lime juice, simple syrup, and optional egg white to a shaker.
- 03
If using egg white, shake without ice for 10 seconds to begin forming a fine foam.
- 04
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass, or strain over fresh ice in the prepared clay mug.
- 06
Leave the drink ungarnished and serve immediately while the smoky aroma is concentrated.
Tasting profile
What does Illegal taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Illegal questions
What is in a Illegal?
Kokto’s build uses mezcal, overproof rum, falernum, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Illegal 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 Illegal prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Illegal 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.
- International Bartenders Association — IllegalIBA official style reference
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/illegal/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







