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Shaken · 1 serving

Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli)

A 2026 bittersweet Paloma riff pairing blanco tequila with Italian aperitivo and pink grapefruit soda.

Short answer

Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli) is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, orange aperitif, lime juice, agave syrup, and grapefruit soda. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli) 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
Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila BlancoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Patrón Silver Tequila45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Orange aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Santoni L'Aperitivo20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Lime Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Agave Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Grapefruit sodaSource suggests this bottle (not required): Thomas Henry Pink Grapefruit Soda75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz15 parts

Garnish: Exactly one small pink grapefruit wedge

Method

How to make Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Collins glass and cut exactly one small pink grapefruit wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure blanco tequila, orange aperitif, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup into a shaker; keep grapefruit soda separate.

  3. 03

    Fill with hard ice and shake firmly until thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Open the shaker, add chilled pink grapefruit soda, and swirl once without shaking the carbonation.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh cubed ice.

  6. 06

    Add the single grapefruit wedge and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli) taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli) questions

What is in a Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli)?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, orange aperitif, lime juice, agave syrup, and grapefruit soda.

How long does a Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli) 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 Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli) prepared?

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

Is a Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli) 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 B223https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/42107/tango-by-mattia-capezzuoli · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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