1 serving
Tears of Gold 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 | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 5 parts |
 Vanilla herbal liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Coffee Liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Grappa | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Cold brew coffee | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
 Demerara syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Mole bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Tears of Gold
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly and confirm that no garnish is prepared for the finished drink.
- 02
Measure the reposado tequila, vanilla herbal liqueur, coffee liqueur, grappa, cold-brew concentrate, and demerara syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Add one dash of mole bitters, fill the shaker with solid ice, and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds to chill, dilute, and build a thin natural coffee foam.
- 05
Fine strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the foam cap smooth and free of ice fragments.
- 06
Leave the rim and foam completely undecorated and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Tears of Gold taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (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
Tears of Gold questions
What is in a Tears of Gold?
Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, vanilla herbal liqueur, coffee liqueur, grappa, cold brew coffee, demerara syrup, and mole bitters.
How long does a Tears of Gold 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 Tears of Gold 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 Tears of Gold 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 B090https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/tears-of-gold · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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