1 serving
Take a Hike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sage | 7 leaf | — | — | — |
Mezcal | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Italian Yellow Herbal Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Fino Sherry | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Honey Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Hot Pepper Sauce | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Saline Solution | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small fresh sage leaf
Method
How to make Take a Hike
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and select seven small fresh sage leaves, reserving the neatest single leaf for garnish.
- 02
Measure 45 ml mezcal, 15 ml Italian yellow herbal liqueur, 15 ml fino sherry, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, and 15 ml honey syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Add six sage leaves, one restrained dash hot pepper sauce, one dash orange bitters, and one dash saline solution.
- 04
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice, seal firmly, and shake hard for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no sage fragments or ice shards remain in the drink.
- 06
Lay the single reserved sage leaf flat near the rim and serve without citrus, chili, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Take a Hike 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
Take a Hike questions
What is in a Take a Hike?
Kokto’s build uses sage, mezcal, italian yellow herbal liqueur, fino sherry, lemon juice, honey syrup, hot pepper sauce, orange bitters, and saline solution.
How long does a Take a Hike 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 Take a Hike 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 Take a Hike 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 B189https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17795/take-a-hike · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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