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Shaken · 1 serving

After Eight

An equal-parts chilled mint-and-white-chocolate vodka shot.

Short answer

After Eight is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, white creme de cacao, and crème de menthe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

After Eight 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
After Eight ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
White Creme de Cacao15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Crème de menthe15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make After Eight

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one plain shot glass.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, white crème de cacao, and white crème de menthe into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until thoroughly cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled shot glass, leaving a neat margin below the rim.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without ice or garnish.

Tasting profile

What does After Eight taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and strength (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

After Eight questions

What is in a After Eight?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, white creme de cacao, and crème de menthe.

How long does a After Eight take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a After Eight prepared?

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

Is a After Eight 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 B213https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/20/after-eight · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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