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Shaken · 1 serving

Matador

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by blanco tequila, with pineapple juice and fresh lime juice.

Short answer

Matador is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, pineapple juice, and lime juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Matador 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
Matador ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Pineapple Juice90 ml9 cl3 oz6 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Pineapple leaf

Method

How to make Matador

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled highball and prepare pineapple leaf.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml blanco tequila, 90 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled highball over fresh ice.

  6. 06

    Add pineapple leaf neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Matador taste like?

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

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

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Matador questions

What is in a Matador?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, pineapple juice, and lime juice.

How long does a Matador 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 Matador prepared?

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

Is a Matador 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 cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.matador · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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