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Shaken · 1 serving

Smokestack Lightning

Simon Difford's reposado-tequila sour accented with a measured wisp of peated single-malt Scotch.

Short answer

Smokestack Lightning is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, single malt scotch whisky, agave syrup, lime juice, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Smokestack Lightning 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
Smokestack Lightning ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado52.5 ml5.3 cl1.8 oz7 parts
Single malt Scotch whisky7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Agave Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge

Method

How to make Smokestack Lightning

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, peated single-malt Scotch, agave syrup, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until thoroughly chilled and the agave syrup is fully incorporated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.

  6. 06

    Clip exactly one small thin lime wedge at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Smokestack Lightning taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (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
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Smokestack Lightning questions

What is in a Smokestack Lightning?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, single malt scotch whisky, agave syrup, lime juice, and lime.

How long does a Smokestack Lightning take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Smokestack Lightning prepared?

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

Is a Smokestack Lightning 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 B109https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2857/smokestack-lightning · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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