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Shaken · 1 serving

Mexican 55

A refreshing reposado-tequila variation on the French 75, balancing fresh lemon, rich syrup, bitters, and sparkling wine.

Short answer

Mexican 55 is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, sparkling wine, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mexican 55 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
Mexican 55 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Sparkling wine60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin fresh lime wedge at the rim

Method

How to make Mexican 55

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Collins glass and cut exactly one very small thin fresh lime wedge for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml reposado tequila, 30 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml rich simple syrup, and two dashes aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh clear cubed ice.

  5. 05

    Pour 60 ml chilled sparkling wine slowly over the drink and stir once briefly to preserve its carbonation.

  6. 06

    Set the single compact lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve without a straw or any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Mexican 55 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Mexican 55 questions

What is in a Mexican 55?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, sparkling wine, and lime.

How long does a Mexican 55 take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Mexican 55 prepared?

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

Is a Mexican 55 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 B192https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1301/mexican-55 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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