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Stirred · 1 serving

Slynx

Phil Ward's dry tequila and applejack sipper with pear liqueur, aromatic bitters, and a mezcal rinse.

Short answer

Slynx is a stirred cocktail made with mezcal, tequila reposado, applejack, pear liqueur, aromatic bitters, and pear. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Slynx 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
Slynx ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Tequila Reposado45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Applejack15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Pear liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Pear1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one very thin small fresh pear wedge

Method

How to make Slynx

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a heavy rocks glass and cut exactly one very thin small fresh pear wedge.

  2. 02

    Rinse the chilled rocks glass with the mezcal, coating the interior before discarding the excess.

  3. 03

    Measure the reposado tequila, applejack, pear liqueur, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  4. 04

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir steadily until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the mezcal-rinsed rocks glass, then fill the glass with fresh clear ice.

  6. 06

    Secure the single restrained pear wedge at the rim and serve without smoke or any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Slynx taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Slynx questions

What is in a Slynx?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, tequila reposado, applejack, pear liqueur, aromatic bitters, and pear.

How long does a Slynx take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Slynx 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 Slynx 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 B129https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/38140/slynx · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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