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Built · 1 serving

Belafonte

A low-proof Portuguese-and-Italian aperitivo combining red bitter aperitif, white port, and tonic water.

Short answer

Belafonte is a built cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, white port, tonic water, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
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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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Belafonte ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Red Bitter30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
White portSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cockburn's White Heights Port30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Tonic WaterSource suggests this bottle (not required): Thomas Henry Tonic Water90 ml9 cl3 oz3 parts
Orange1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin orange wheel at the rim

Method

How to make Belafonte

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear highball glass, cut exactly one small thin orange wheel, and keep the tonic water cold and sealed.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml red bitter aperitif and 30 ml white port directly into the empty chilled glass.

  3. 03

    Open the tonic immediately before use and pour 90 ml slowly into the glass without shaking or agitating it.

  4. 04

    Fill the glass carefully with clean solid ice cubes so the ruby mixture rises to the intended serving level.

  5. 05

    Give one restrained bottom-to-top lift with a bar spoon to combine the liquids while preserving carbonation.

  6. 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.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

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

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