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Stirred · 1 serving

Achilles Last Stand

Alexander Ali's Manhattan-Negroni hybrid layering mezcal, Armagnac, Madeira, amaro, and sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Achilles Last Stand is a stirred cocktail made with mezcal, armagnac, madeira wine, amaro, and sweet vermouth. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Achilles Last Stand 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
Achilles Last Stand ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Armagnac15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Madeira wine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Expressed lemon twist, discarded

Method

How to make Achilles Last Stand

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass thoroughly and cut one thin lemon twist for expressing only.

  2. 02

    Measure the mezcal, Armagnac, Madeira, amaro, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for about 25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora, keeping the amber surface clear.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the drink, discard the twist, and serve with no retained garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Achilles Last Stand 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Achilles Last Stand questions

What is in a Achilles Last Stand?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, armagnac, madeira wine, amaro, and sweet vermouth.

How long does a Achilles Last Stand 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 Achilles Last Stand prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Achilles Last Stand 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 B081https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/achilles-last-stand · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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