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Stirred · 1 serving

La Perla

Jacques Bezuidenhout's dry, saline aperitif of reposado tequila, manzanilla sherry, and pear liqueur.

Short answer

La Perla is a stirred cocktail made with tequila reposado, manzanilla sherry, and pear liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

La Perla 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
La Perla ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Manzanilla sherry45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Pear liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make La Perla

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one very short thin lemon twist with minimal white pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, chilled manzanilla sherry, and pear liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for about 25 seconds until the aperitif is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the surface clear and free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils lightly, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does La Perla taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

La Perla questions

What is in a La Perla?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, manzanilla sherry, and pear liqueur.

How long does a La Perla 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 La Perla prepared?

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

Is a La Perla 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 B081https://www.liquor.com/recipes/la-perla/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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