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Shaken · 1 serving

Old Money

An equal-parts agave sour pairing mezcal and reposado tequila with spiced pear, lemon, and honey.

Short answer

Old Money is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, tequila reposado, pear liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup, and pear. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Old Money 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
Old Money ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Tequila Reposado22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Pear liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Honey Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Pear1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin fresh pear wedge

Method

How to make Old Money

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare fresh clear cubed ice, and cut exactly one very small thin fresh pear wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure 22.5 ml each of mezcal, reposado tequila, pear liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the equal-parts mixture is thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Clip the single compact pear wedge neatly at the rim and serve without citrus, herbs, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Old Money taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Old Money questions

What is in a Old Money?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, tequila reposado, pear liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup, and pear.

How long does a Old Money 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 Old Money prepared?

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

Is a Old Money 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 B189https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/20869/old-money · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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