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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Blanco | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Chile-Infused Orange Aperitif | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Cherry liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Pineapple Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Orgeat | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Passion fruit syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Pink Peppercorn | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Salt | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Garnish: A restrained pink-peppercorn-and-salt half-rim
Method
How to make Pink Elephant
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a large rocks glass and coat only half its rim with a restrained mixture of crushed pink peppercorn and salt.
- 02
Measure the tequila, chile-infused orange aperitif, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orgeat, and passion fruit syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.
- 05
Strain over one large clear ice cube in the prepared glass without disturbing the half-rim.
- 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.
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









