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Stirred · 1 serving

Bayonet

Jake Powell's stirred split-base cocktail with Cognac, Calvados, apricot eau-de-vie, artichoke amaro, and sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Bayonet is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, apple brandy, apricot brandy, artichoke amaro, sweet vermouth, and orange. 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

Bayonet 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
Bayonet ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Apple brandy15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Apricot brandy15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Artichoke Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: One short orange twist

Method

How to make Bayonet

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short thin orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the Cognac, apple brandy, apricot eau-de-vie, artichoke amaro, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain the amber drink into the chilled glass over the single large clear cube.

  6. 06

    Express the orange twist over the drink, set the same compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Bayonet taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bayonet questions

What is in a Bayonet?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, apple brandy, apricot brandy, artichoke amaro, sweet vermouth, and orange.

How long does a Bayonet 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 Bayonet 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 Bayonet 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 B088https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/bayonet · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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