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Shaken · 1 serving

Pendennis Margarita

An apricot-accented tequila sour inspired by the classic gin-based Pendennis Club Special.

Short answer

Pendennis Margarita is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, apricot liqueur, lime juice, agave syrup, creole bitters, saline solution, and cocktail cherry. 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

Pendennis Margarita 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
Pendennis Margarita ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco50 ml5 cl1.7 oz10 parts
Apricot liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Agave Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Creole BittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail Bitters2 dash———
Saline Solution2 drop———
Cocktail CherrySource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Maraschino Cherry1 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.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the pale golden surface clear of ice chips.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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.

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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 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

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