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Stirred · 1 serving

Black Jack

A 1930s gin cocktail with dry cherry eau-de-vie and blackcurrant liqueur.

Short answer

Black Jack is a stirred cocktail made with gin, kirsch, and crème de cassis. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Black Jack 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
Black Jack ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Kirsch15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Crème de Cassis15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Water and ice (optional)7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz0.5 parts
Lemon (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon-zest twist

Method

How to make Black Jack

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one short narrow lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure gin, kirsch, crème de cassis, and optional chilled water into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill three-quarters full with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled glass without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express and set the single lemon twist at the rim, then serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Black Jack taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Black Jack questions

What is in a Black Jack?

Kokto’s build uses gin, kirsch, and crème de cassis, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Black Jack 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 Black Jack prepared?

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

Is a Black Jack 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/3574/black-jack · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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