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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Triple Sec | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 2.7 parts |
Apricot liqueur | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 2.7 parts |
Vodka | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Lime Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Grapefruit Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 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.
- 01
Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one thin fresh apricot slice.
- 02
Measure triple sec, apricot liqueur, vodka, fresh lime juice, and fresh pink grapefruit juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.
- 04
Shake firmly until thoroughly cold and lightly aerated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without pulp or ice fragments.
- 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.
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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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
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