Mistah Bittah Hai cocktail on a dark studio backgroundPublished recipe

Shaken · 1 serving

Mistah Bittah Hai

Jacoby Morciglio's bitter Mr. Bali Hai variation with rum, mezcal, vermouth, coffee, grapefruit, lime, spice, and bitters.

Short answer

Mistah Bittah Hai is a shaken cocktail made with aged rum, mezcal joven, sweet vermouth, coffee liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, orange bitters, salt, grapefruit, cinnamon, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mistah Bittah Hai 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
Mistah Bittah Hai ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Mezcal joven22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Coffee Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Grapefruit Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Salt1 pinch———
Grapefruit1 slice———
Cinnamon1 piece———
Mint1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small grapefruit half-wheel, one short charred cinnamon stick, and one compact mint sprig

Method

How to make Mistah Bittah Hai

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a tall clear glass and prepare the exact grapefruit, cinnamon, and mint garnishes.

  2. 02

    Measure both spirits, vermouth, coffee liqueur, citrus juices, syrup, bitters, and salt into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake vigorously until cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled highball with fresh clean ice cubes.

  5. 05

    Strain the cocktail over the fresh ice without transferring broken shaker ice.

  6. 06

    Garnish with exactly the small grapefruit half-wheel, short charred cinnamon stick, and compact mint sprig.

Tasting profile

What does Mistah Bittah Hai taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Mistah Bittah Hai questions

What is in a Mistah Bittah Hai?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, mezcal joven, sweet vermouth, coffee liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, orange bitters, salt, grapefruit, cinnamon, and mint.

How long does a Mistah Bittah Hai 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 Mistah Bittah Hai 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 Mistah Bittah Hai 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 B102https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/mistah-bittah-hai-a-mr-bali-hai-riff/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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