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Stirred · 1 serving

Apothecary

A cognac-led late-night sipper with mineral ferro-china, rounded amaro, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Apothecary is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, ferro china, amaro, orange bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Apothecary 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
Apothecary ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Ferro China30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Apothecary

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml cognac, 30 ml ferro-china liqueur, 15 ml amaro, and two dashes orange bitters into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the dark herbal mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the single orange twist over the drink without flame, affix it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Apothecary taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Apothecary questions

What is in a Apothecary?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, ferro china, amaro, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a Apothecary 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 Apothecary 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 Apothecary 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 B201https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36958/apothecary · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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