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Stirred · 1 serving

Ridgeline

Vincent Ramirez-Boyce's mezcal Negroni variation with oloroso sherry, red bitter aperitif, melon liqueur, and crème de cacao.

Short answer

Ridgeline is a stirred cocktail made with mezcal joven, oloroso sherry, red bitter aperitif, melon liqueur, crème de cacao, and cantaloupe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Ridgeline 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
Ridgeline ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal joven30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Oloroso sherry22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Red bitter aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Melon liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Crème de cacao5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Cantaloupe1 piece———

Garnish: One small cantaloupe melon ball on a short plain pick

Method

How to make Ridgeline

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear cube, and secure one small cantaloupe ball on a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the mezcal, oloroso sherry, red bitter aperitif, melon liqueur, and crème de cacao into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube.

  6. 06

    Place exactly one restrained cantaloupe ball at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Ridgeline taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (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
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Ridgeline questions

What is in a Ridgeline?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal joven, oloroso sherry, red bitter aperitif, melon liqueur, crème de cacao, and cantaloupe.

How long does a Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline prepared?

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

Is a Ridgeline 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 B084https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/ridgeline-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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