1 serving
Arnaud's Special 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blended Scotch whisky | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 2 parts |
 Red Quinquina | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Lemon (optional) | 1 piece | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make Arnaud's Special
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist.
- 02
Measure blended Scotch, red quinquina, and one dash of orange bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh hard ice.
- 04
Stir steadily until very cold and appropriately diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without ice fragments.
- 06
Express and set the single lemon twist at the rim, then serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Arnaud's Special taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Arnaud's Special questions
What is in a Arnaud's Special?
Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, red quinquina, and orange bitters, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Arnaud's Special 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 Arnaud's Special 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 Arnaud's Special 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 B209https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/15515/arnauds-special · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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