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Shaken · 1 serving

Toreador

A vintage Margarita relative in which apricot liqueur replaces orange liqueur alongside blanco tequila and fresh lime.

Short answer

Toreador is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, apricot liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, saline solution, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Toreador 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
Toreador ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Apricot liqueurSource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Saline Solution2 drop———
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin lime wedge at the rim

Method

How to make Toreador

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very small thin lime wedge for the finished rim.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml blanco tequila, 22.5 ml apricot liqueur, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, 5 ml rich simple syrup, and two drops saline into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the pale apricot-gold mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains smooth and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Set the single compact lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve without salt or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Toreador 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Toreador questions

What is in a Toreador?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, apricot liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, saline solution, and lime.

How long does a Toreador 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 Toreador 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 Toreador 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 B169https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2207/toreador · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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