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Stirred · 1 serving

Bermondsey Minute

Simon Difford's reposado tequila and sweet-vermouth sipper, layered with maraschino and lavender.

Short answer

Bermondsey Minute is a stirred cocktail made with tequila reposado, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, lavender syrup, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bermondsey Minute 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
Bermondsey Minute ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Sweet Vermouth20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lavender Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Still Water (optional)7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lavender Bitters (optional)1 dash——Optional
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Bermondsey Minute

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and lavender syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Add the optional lavender bitters and measured chilled water when using very dry ice.

  4. 04

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain the clear drink into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the surface, rest exactly one narrow twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Bermondsey Minute 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
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bermondsey Minute questions

What is in a Bermondsey Minute?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, lavender syrup, and lemon, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Bermondsey Minute take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bermondsey Minute prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bermondsey Minute 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 B109https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3466/bermondsey-minute · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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