1 serving
Autumn Leaves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Apple brandy | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Herbal liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: One compact orange twist
Method
How to make Autumn Leaves
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the rocks thoroughly, prepare the One compact orange twist, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure rye whiskey, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, herbal liqueur, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Chill a rocks glass with one large clear cube. Combine the rye whiskey, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, herbal liqueur, and two dashes of aromatic bitters in a mixing glass with solid ice, stir steadily for 20–25 seconds, strain over the cube, then express and retain exactly one short compact orange twist.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with One compact orange twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Autumn Leaves 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.
Quick answers
Autumn Leaves questions
What is in a Autumn Leaves?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, herbal liqueur, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Autumn Leaves 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 Autumn Leaves prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Autumn Leaves 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 B065https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=365 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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