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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Reposado | 52.5 ml | 5.3 cl | 1.8 oz | 7 parts |
Single malt Scotch whisky | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Agave Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Lime | 1 wedge | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge
Method
How to make Smokestack Lightning
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.
- 02
Measure the reposado tequila, peated single-malt Scotch, agave syrup, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard until thoroughly chilled and the agave syrup is fully incorporated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.
- 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.
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





