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Shaken · 1 serving

Bittersweet Symphony

Wayne Collins' apricot-and-grapefruit vodka sour with orange liqueur and fresh lime.

Short answer

Bittersweet Symphony is a shaken cocktail made with triple sec, apricot liqueur, vodka, lime juice, and grapefruit juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Bittersweet Symphony 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
Bittersweet Symphony ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Triple Sec20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Apricot liqueur20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Vodka15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Grapefruit Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Apricot (optional)1 slice——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one thin fresh apricot slice

Method

How to make Bittersweet Symphony

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one thin fresh apricot slice.

  2. 02

    Measure triple sec, apricot liqueur, vodka, fresh lime juice, and fresh pink grapefruit juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until thoroughly cold and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without pulp or ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Set the single apricot slice at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bittersweet Symphony taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bittersweet Symphony questions

What is in a Bittersweet Symphony?

Kokto’s build uses triple sec, apricot liqueur, vodka, lime juice, and grapefruit juice, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Bittersweet Symphony 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 Bittersweet Symphony prepared?

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

Is a Bittersweet Symphony 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 B211https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/220/bittersweet-symphony · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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