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Shaken · 1 serving

King Cobra

Lucas Thacker's tropical Margarita riff with mezcal, guava eau-de-vie, coconut liqueur, lime, agave, and a restrained pink-salt rim.

Short answer

King Cobra is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, guava eau-de-vie, coconut liqueur, lime juice, agave syrup, salt, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

King Cobra 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
King Cobra ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Guava Eau-de-Vie15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Coconut liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Agave Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Salt1 pinch———
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Thin partial pink-salt rim; no garnish

Method

How to make King Cobra

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass, cut one lime wedge, and prepare fresh clear ice cubes.

  2. 02

    Rub the lime wedge around only the upper half-inch of the glass and apply a thin restrained band of pink salt.

  3. 03

    Measure the mezcal, guava eau-de-vie, coconut liqueur, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup into a shaker.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake firmly until thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Fill the prepared glass with fresh cubes and fine strain the pale blush drink over them.

  6. 06

    Discard the used lime wedge and serve the cocktail without any garnish.

Tasting profile

What does King Cobra taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

King Cobra questions

What is in a King Cobra?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, guava eau-de-vie, coconut liqueur, lime juice, agave syrup, salt, and lime.

How long does a King Cobra 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 King Cobra 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 King Cobra 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 B087https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/king-cobra-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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