1 serving
When The Smoke Cleared 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 | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Orange aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Ginger syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Pineapple Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Saline Solution | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Candied Ginger | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small neat piece of candied ginger on one short plain pick
Method
How to make When The Smoke Cleared
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and place exactly one small neat piece of candied ginger on a short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the mezcal, bittersweet orange aperitif, ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, and two saline drops into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the smoky tropical mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, excluding every ice chip and coarse pineapple fragment.
- 06
Rest the single short pick with exactly one restrained candied-ginger piece at the rim and serve without additional garnish.
Tasting profile
What does When The Smoke Cleared 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.
Quick answers
When The Smoke Cleared questions
What is in a When The Smoke Cleared?
Kokto’s build uses mezcal, orange aperitif, ginger syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice, saline solution, and candied ginger.
How long does a When The Smoke Cleared 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 When The Smoke Cleared 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 When The Smoke Cleared 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 B137https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3944/when-the-smoke-cleared · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







