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Built · 1 serving

Tequila Old-Fashioned

A balanced built cocktail combining tequila blanco, simple syrup, aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Tequila Old-Fashioned is a built cocktail made with tequila blanco, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Tequila Old-Fashioned 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
Tequila Old-Fashioned ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Simple Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Soda Water15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts

Garnish: One small thin pineapple spear

Method

How to make Tequila Old-Fashioned

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One small thin pineapple spear.

  2. 02

    Measure tequila blanco, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, soda water accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.

  4. 04

    Chill a rocks glass, add the simple syrup and aromatic bitters and stir to combine, add the blanco tequila and one large clear ice cube, stir for 20–25 seconds, add the cold soda water, lift once gently from the bottom, then place exactly one small thin pineapple spear neatly inside the rim.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with One small thin pineapple spear and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Tequila Old-Fashioned taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Tequila Old-Fashioned questions

What is in a Tequila Old-Fashioned?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and soda water.

How long does a Tequila Old-Fashioned 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 Tequila Old-Fashioned prepared?

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

Is a Tequila Old-Fashioned 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 B060https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=779 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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