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Shaken · 1 serving

Lone Wolf & Cub

Matthew Belanger's rhum-agricole Mai Tai variation with green chile spirit, cantaloupe liqueur, lime, orgeat, absinthe, and cilantro.

Short answer

Lone Wolf & Cub is a shaken cocktail made with rhum agricole blanc, chile spirit, melon liqueur, lime juice, orgeat, absinthe, cantaloupe, and cilantro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassHurricane
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Lone Wolf & Cub 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
Lone Wolf & Cub ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rhum agricole blanc37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz2.5 parts
Chile Spirit22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Melon liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———
Cantaloupe1 slice———
Cilantro1 piece———

Garnish: One small thin cantaloupe slice and one short cilantro sprig

Method

How to make Lone Wolf & Cub

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a tall tulip-shaped hurricane glass, cut one small thin cantaloupe slice, and select one short compact cilantro sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure the rhum agricole, green chile spirit, cantaloupe liqueur, lime juice, orgeat, and absinthe into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add a small handful of crushed ice and seal the shaker firmly.

  4. 04

    Whip-shake briefly just until the crushed ice is incorporated and the mixture is cold.

  5. 05

    Dump the complete contents into the chilled glass and fill to a safe level with fresh crushed ice.

  6. 06

    Add exactly one small cantaloupe slice and one short cilantro sprig, then serve without any extra garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Lone Wolf & Cub 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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Lone Wolf & Cub questions

What is in a Lone Wolf & Cub?

Kokto’s build uses rhum agricole blanc, chile spirit, melon liqueur, lime juice, orgeat, absinthe, cantaloupe, and cilantro.

How long does a Lone Wolf & Cub 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 Lone Wolf & Cub prepared?

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

Is a Lone Wolf & Cub 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/lone-wolf-cub · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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