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Stirred · 1 serving

La Reforma

Thomas Eslinger's Mexican-inspired Sazerac with mezcal, cacao-infused rum, corn liqueur, cinnamon, and orange bitters.

Short answer

La Reforma is a stirred cocktail made with absinthe, mezcal, cacao-infused rum, corn liqueur, cinnamon syrup, orange bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

La Reforma 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 Reforma ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Absinthe1 dash———
Mezcal30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Cacao-Infused Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Corn liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Cinnamon syrup1 teaspoon———
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: No final garnish; express and discard one orange twist

Method

How to make La Reforma

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a single old-fashioned glass and cut one short orange twist for expressing and discarding.

  2. 02

    Rinse the chilled glass with absinthe, coat the interior, and discard every excess drop.

  3. 03

    Measure the mezcal, cacao-infused rum, corn liqueur, cinnamon syrup, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  4. 04

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir for 20 to 25 seconds until cold and diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the prepared old-fashioned glass without serving ice or ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the orange twist twice over the surface, discard it, and serve with no final garnish.

Tasting profile

What does La Reforma taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

La Reforma questions

What is in a La Reforma?

Kokto’s build uses absinthe, mezcal, cacao-infused rum, corn liqueur, cinnamon syrup, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a La Reforma 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 La Reforma prepared?

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

Is a La Reforma 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 B092https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/la-reforma · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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