1 serving
Belafonte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red bitter aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Red Bitter | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
White portSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cockburn's White Heights Port | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Tonic WaterSource suggests this bottle (not required): Thomas Henry Tonic Water | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 3 parts |
Orange | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin orange wheel at the rim
Method
How to make Belafonte
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear highball glass, cut exactly one small thin orange wheel, and keep the tonic water cold and sealed.
- 02
Measure 30 ml red bitter aperitif and 30 ml white port directly into the empty chilled glass.
- 03
Open the tonic immediately before use and pour 90 ml slowly into the glass without shaking or agitating it.
- 04
Fill the glass carefully with clean solid ice cubes so the ruby mixture rises to the intended serving level.
- 05
Give one restrained bottom-to-top lift with a bar spoon to combine the liquids while preserving carbonation.
- 06
Set the single orange wheel neatly at the rim and serve immediately without a straw or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Belafonte taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Belafonte questions
What is in a Belafonte?
Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, white port, tonic water, and orange.
How long does a Belafonte take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Belafonte prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Belafonte 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 B164https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10508/belafonte · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




