1 serving
Pendennis Margarita ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Blanco | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 10 parts |
Apricot liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 4.5 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Agave Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Creole BittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Saline Solution | 2 drop | — | — | — |
Cocktail CherrySource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Maraschino Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small dark cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick
Method
How to make Pendennis Margarita
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the blanco tequila, apricot liqueur, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, two dashes of Creole bitters, and exactly two drops of saline solution into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the apricot-tequila sour is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the pale golden surface clear of ice chips.
- 06
Set the single skewered cherry neatly at the rim and serve without citrus, apricot fruit, a salt rim, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Pendennis Margarita taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Pendennis Margarita questions
What is in a Pendennis Margarita?
Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, apricot liqueur, lime juice, agave syrup, creole bitters, saline solution, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a Pendennis Margarita 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 Pendennis Margarita 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 Pendennis Margarita alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
Continue exploring
Related cocktail recipes
These reviewed recipes are the closest matches in Kokto’s current catalog set, ranked by shared core ingredients.
ShakenBanderilla
Simon Difford's bittersweet agave riff on a Toreador, pairing mezcal and tequila with apricot and lime.
ShakenToreador
A vintage Margarita relative in which apricot liqueur replaces orange liqueur alongside blanco tequila and fresh lime.
BlendedFourth of July Margarita
A dramatic layered frozen Margarita combining tequila and mezcal with lime, orange liqueurs, agave, and grenadine.
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 B163https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/40576/pendennis-margarita · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







