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Shaken · 1 serving

Pink Elephant

Leo Robitschek's spicy tequila cocktail combining chile-infused orange aperitif, cherry, pineapple, orgeat, and passion fruit.

Short answer

Pink Elephant is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, chile-infused orange aperitif, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orgeat, passion fruit syrup, pink peppercorn, and salt. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Pink Elephant 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
Pink Elephant ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Chile-Infused Orange Aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Cherry liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Pineapple Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Passion fruit syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pink Peppercorn1 pinch———
Salt1 pinch———

Garnish: A restrained pink-peppercorn-and-salt half-rim

Method

How to make Pink Elephant

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a large rocks glass and coat only half its rim with a restrained mixture of crushed pink peppercorn and salt.

  2. 02

    Measure the tequila, chile-infused orange aperitif, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orgeat, and passion fruit syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Strain over one large clear ice cube in the prepared glass without disturbing the half-rim.

  6. 06

    Serve with only the pink-peppercorn-and-salt half-rim and no additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Pink Elephant 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Pink Elephant questions

What is in a Pink Elephant?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, chile-infused orange aperitif, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orgeat, passion fruit syrup, pink peppercorn, and salt.

How long does a Pink Elephant 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 Pink Elephant 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 Pink Elephant 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 B106https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/pink-elephant-spicy-tequila-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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