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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Armagnac | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 2 parts |
Aromatized Wine | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Bénédictine | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Walnut Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small walnut half resting on the ice
Method
How to make Bastille
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear cube, and select exactly one small clean walnut half.
- 02
Measure the armagnac, pale aromatized wine, Bénédictine-style herbal liqueur, and walnut bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inner wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the herbal brandy mixture is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube without transferring mixing ice.
- 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.
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




