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Shaken · 1 serving

Bad Seed

A balanced shaken cocktail combining aquavit, lemon juice, artichoke amaro.

Short answer

Bad Seed is a shaken cocktail made with aquavit, lemon juice, artichoke amaro, and amaro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bad Seed 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
Bad Seed ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aquavit22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Artichoke Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Bad Seed

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass and prepare one large clear ice cube.

  2. 02

    Measure the aquavit, amaro, artichoke amaro, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add plenty of solid ice and close the shaker firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Place the clear cube in the chilled glass and fine-strain the drink over it.

  6. 06

    Serve without garnish while the cocktail is at its coldest.

Tasting profile

What does Bad Seed taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bad Seed questions

What is in a Bad Seed?

Kokto’s build uses aquavit, lemon juice, artichoke amaro, and amaro.

How long does a Bad Seed 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 Bad Seed prepared?

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

Is a Bad Seed 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 B039https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/bad-seed · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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