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Stirred · 1 serving

Betsy Ross

A balanced stirred cocktail combining cognac, tawny port, dry curacao.

Short answer

Betsy Ross is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, tawny port, dry curaçao, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Betsy Ross 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
Betsy Ross ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Tawny Port45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Dry curaçao2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Betsy Ross

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the nick and nora thoroughly and prepare the Orange twist before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure cognac, tawny port, dry curacao, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Stir with solid ice until very cold and properly diluted, then fine-strain into the chilled glass.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled nick and nora, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with Orange twist and serve immediately at its coldest.

Tasting profile

What does Betsy Ross taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Betsy Ross questions

What is in a Betsy Ross?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, tawny port, dry curaçao, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Betsy Ross 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 Betsy Ross prepared?

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

Is a Betsy Ross 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 B015https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3245/betsy-ross · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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