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Stirred · 1 serving

Mezcal Jackson

A smoky after-dinner sipper balancing mezcal with almond and coconut liqueurs plus aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Mezcal Jackson is a stirred cocktail made with mezcal, amaretto, coconut rum, aromatic bitters, and coconut. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mezcal Jackson 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
Mezcal Jackson ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
MezcalSource specifies this bottle: Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
AmarettoSource specifies this bottle: Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Coconut RumSource specifies this bottle: Koko Kanu Coconut Rum25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatic bittersSource specifies this bottle: Bob's Abbotts Bitters4 drop———
Coconut1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin toasted coconut flake at the rim

Method

How to make Mezcal Jackson

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare exactly one large clear ice cube, and reserve one very small thin toasted coconut flake.

  2. 02

    Measure 25 ml mezcal, 25 ml amaretto, 25 ml coconut rum liqueur, and four drops aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the deep copper mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Place the large clear cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail over it.

  6. 06

    Rest the single tiny coconut flake at the rim and serve without almonds or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Mezcal Jackson taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Mezcal Jackson questions

What is in a Mezcal Jackson?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, amaretto, coconut rum, aromatic bitters, and coconut.

How long does a Mezcal Jackson 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 Mezcal Jackson 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 Mezcal Jackson 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 B169https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4892/mezcal-jackson · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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