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Stirred · 1 serving

The Poncho

A balanced stirred cocktail combining tequila reposado, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur.

Short answer

The Poncho is a stirred cocktail made with tequila reposado, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and new orleans aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Poncho 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
The Poncho ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: One cocktail cherry

Method

How to make The Poncho

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One cocktail cherry, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure tequila reposado, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, new orleans aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe, combine the reposado tequila, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and New Orleans aromatic bitters in a mixing glass with solid ice, stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the coupe, then add exactly one dark-red cocktail cherry on a short pick.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with One cocktail cherry and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does The Poncho taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (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
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

The Poncho questions

What is in a The Poncho?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and new orleans aromatic bitters.

How long does a The Poncho 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 The Poncho prepared?

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

Is a The Poncho 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=881 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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