1 serving
The Brave 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mezcal | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Tequila Blanco | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Amaro | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Orange curaçao | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Orange | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly three aromatic-bitters drops and one small flamed orange coin
Method
How to make The Brave
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Select a small stemmed wine glass, cut one coin-sized orange peel, and keep the drink and glass at room temperature.
- 02
Measure the mezcal, blanco tequila, amaro, and orange liqueur directly into the wine glass without ice.
- 03
Gently swirl the glass just enough to combine the four room-temperature ingredients.
- 04
Place exactly three small drops of aromatic bitters across the drink's surface using an atomizer or dropper.
- 05
Hold a lit match safely above and beside the glass, express the orange coin's oils briefly through the flame, then extinguish the match completely.
- 06
Rest exactly one small orange coin at the rim and serve without ice, flame, smoke, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does The Brave taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Brave questions
What is in a The Brave?
Kokto’s build uses mezcal, tequila blanco, amaro, orange curaçao, aromatic bitters, and orange.
How long does a The Brave 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 The Brave prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a wine. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a The Brave 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 B096https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/the-brave-a-split-base-agave-spirits-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved






