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Stirred · 1 serving

Prima China

A spirit-forward anejo tequila cocktail with Earl Grey-infused blanc vermouth, amaro, cacao, and mole bitters.

Short answer

Prima China is a stirred cocktail made with tequila añejo, blanc vermouth, amaro, crème de cacao, and mole bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 10 minutes.
Time10 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Prima China 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
Prima China ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila añejo60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Blanc Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Amaro7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Crème de cacao5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Mole bitters1 dash———

Garnish: One short grapefruit twist

Method

How to make Prima China

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Steep one Earl Grey tea bag in the measured blanc vermouth at room temperature for 45 minutes, then remove the bag and chill the infused vermouth.

  2. 02

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one very short thin grapefruit twist with minimal white pith.

  3. 03

    Measure the anejo tequila, Earl Grey-infused blanc vermouth, amaro, creme de cacao, and mole bitters into a mixing glass.

  4. 04

    Fill the mixing glass with fresh solid ice and stir smoothly until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the dark surface clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the grapefruit oils lightly, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Prima China taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Prima China questions

What is in a Prima China?

Kokto’s build uses tequila añejo, blanc vermouth, amaro, crème de cacao, and mole bitters.

How long does a Prima China take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 10 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Prima China prepared?

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

Is a Prima China 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 B081https://www.tequilaelrey.com/prima-china · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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