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Shaken · 1 serving

Monterita

A bittersweet Margarita-style sour in which floral herbal amaro replaces orange liqueur beside reposado tequila and lime.

Short answer

Monterita is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, amaro, lime juice, agave syrup, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Monterita 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
Monterita ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
AmaroSource suggests this bottle (not required): Amaro Montenegro45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Lime Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz4 parts
Agave Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh lime wedge at the rim

Method

How to make Monterita

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one small fresh lime wedge for the finished drink.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml reposado tequila, 45 ml amaro, 10 ml freshly squeezed lime juice, and 2.5 ml agave syrup into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the bittersweet sour is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the warm amber-gold surface clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Set the single lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve without a salt rim, orange, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Monterita taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Monterita questions

What is in a Monterita?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, amaro, lime juice, agave syrup, and lime.

How long does a Monterita 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 Monterita prepared?

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

Is a Monterita 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 B164https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5443/monterita · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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