1 serving
A Quiet Word 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 White Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1.5 parts |
 Green Chartreuse | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
 Maraschino Liqueur | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
 Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.1 parts |
 Lime | 1 piece | — | — | — |
 Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Express and discard one lime twist; exactly one cocktail cherry on a short pick
Method
How to make A Quiet Word
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe, cut one lime zest twist, and place exactly one cocktail cherry on a short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the white rum, green herbal liqueur, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard until the drink is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the surface free of ice chips.
- 06
Express the lime oils and discard the peel, then rest exactly one skewered cherry across the rim and serve.
Tasting profile
What does A Quiet Word taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
A Quiet Word questions
What is in a A Quiet Word?
Kokto’s build uses white rum, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, lime, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a A Quiet Word 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 A Quiet Word 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 A Quiet Word 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 B117https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/20827/a-quiet-word · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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