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Shaken · 1 serving

Mary Celeste

Travis Parsley's mezcal sour balanced with bitter red aperitif, lime, and nutty orgeat.

Short answer

Mary Celeste is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, red bitter aperitif, lime juice, orgeat, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mary Celeste 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
Mary Celeste ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Red bitter aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 slice———

Garnish: One small dehydrated lemon wheel

Method

How to make Mary Celeste

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and reserve exactly one small dehydrated lemon wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the mezcal, bitter red aperitif, fresh lime juice, and orgeat into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the coral mixture is thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over exactly one fresh large clear ice cube.

  6. 06

    Rest exactly one small dehydrated lemon wheel at the rim and serve without lime, nuts, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Mary Celeste 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
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Mary Celeste questions

What is in a Mary Celeste?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, red bitter aperitif, lime juice, orgeat, and lemon.

How long does a Mary Celeste 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 Mary Celeste 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 Mary Celeste 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 B097https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/mary-celeste-mezcal-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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