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Stirred · 1 serving

Baltasar & Blimunda

Phil Ward's gin-forward bittersweet aperitivo with tawny port and vermouth amaro.

Short answer

Baltasar & Blimunda is a stirred cocktail made with gin, red bitter liqueur, tawny port, and vermouth amaro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Baltasar & Blimunda 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
Baltasar & Blimunda ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Red Bitter Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Tawny Port15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Vermouth Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one broad orange-zest coin

Method

How to make Baltasar & Blimunda

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut exactly one broad orange-zest coin.

  2. 02

    Measure gin, Italian red bitter liqueur, tawny port, and vermouth amaro into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain over the single large clear cube in the chilled rocks glass.

  6. 06

    Express the orange coin without flame, set it at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Baltasar & Blimunda taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Baltasar & Blimunda questions

What is in a Baltasar & Blimunda?

Kokto’s build uses gin, red bitter liqueur, tawny port, and vermouth amaro, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Baltasar & Blimunda 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 Baltasar & Blimunda 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 Baltasar & Blimunda 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/39389/baltasar-and-blimunda · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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