Zizi Coin-coin
The Zizi Coin-coin is a strong sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a margarita glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 73 out of 100
- Sweet
- 89 out of 100
- Fruity
- 89 out of 100
- Boozy
- 59 out of 100
How to make a Zizi Coin-coin
To make a Zizi Coin-coin, shake with ice and strain into a margarita glass: 1⅔ oz Cointreau and ⅔ oz lemon juice. Garnish with lemon.
You'll need
- Cointreau1⅔ oz
- Lemon juice⅔ oz
- Lemongarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a margarita glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add Cointreau and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled margarita glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Zizi Coin-coin questions
What does a Zizi Coin-coin taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a strong drink at about 18% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Zizi Coin-coin?
About 18% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Zizi Coin-coin and an After Supper Cocktail?
Both use Cointreau and lemon juice. The After Supper Cocktail uses Apricot brandy. The Zizi Coin-coin is stirred and served in a margarita glass; the After Supper Cocktail is shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
Should a Zizi Coin-coin be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
How many people does a Zizi Coin-coin serve?
This recipe makes about 0.1 liters, enough for roughly 2 glasses.