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Stirred · 1 serving

Bastille

Robert Weeks's armagnac Old-Fashioned variation with aromatized wine, Bénédictine, and walnut bitters.

Short answer

Bastille is a stirred cocktail made with armagnac, aromatized wine, bénédictine, and walnut bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bastille 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
Bastille ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Armagnac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Aromatized Wine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Bénédictine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Walnut Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Exactly one small walnut half resting on the ice

Method

How to make Bastille

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear cube, and select exactly one small clean walnut half.

  2. 02

    Measure the armagnac, pale aromatized wine, Bénédictine-style herbal liqueur, and walnut bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube without transferring mixing ice.

  6. 06

    Rest the single walnut half neatly on the ice and serve without citrus or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bastille 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Bastille questions

What is in a Bastille?

Kokto’s build uses armagnac, aromatized wine, bénédictine, and walnut bitters.

How long does a Bastille take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bastille 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 Bastille 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 B142https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/6855/bastille · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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