1 serving
1919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vermouth Amaro | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 2.7 parts |
 Rye Whiskey | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
 Jamaican rum | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
 Bénédictine | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Mole bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick
Method
How to make 1919
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and place exactly one small cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the vermouth amaro, rye whiskey, aged Jamaican rum, Benedictine, and mole bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir steadily until the drink is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the polished surface free of ice fragments.
- 06
Add exactly the single compact skewered cherry and serve without additional garnish.
Tasting profile
What does 1919 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.
Quick answers
1919 questions
What is in a 1919?
Kokto’s build uses vermouth amaro, rye whiskey, jamaican rum, bénédictine, mole bitters, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a 1919 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 1919 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 1919 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 B119https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/29693/1919 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved