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Built · 1 serving

Black Opal

A vivid, fruit-forward long drink layering four clear spirits with blackberry, blue curaçao, citrus sour mix, and lemon-lime soda.

Short answer

Black Opal is a built cocktail made with vodka, london dry gin, white rum, triple sec, blackberry liqueur, blue curacao, sour mix, and lemon-lime soda. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Black Opal 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 Opal ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
London dry gin15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
White Rum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Blackberry Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Blue curacao15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Sour mix45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Lemon-Lime Soda30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts

Garnish: Exactly one thin lemon wedge and one maraschino cherry on a short plain pick

Method

How to make Black Opal

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one collins glass and prepare Exactly one thin lemon wedge and one maraschino cherry on a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure every non-carbonated ingredient accurately before opening the chilled mixer.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients to the collins glass over fresh ice.

  4. 04

    Stir the spirits and sour mix over ice, then add the measured soda last and stir once gently.

  5. 05

    Add the carbonated ingredient last and stir only briefly to preserve its bubbles.

  6. 06

    Finish with Exactly one thin lemon wedge and one maraschino cherry on a short plain pick and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Black Opal taste like?

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

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

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Black Opal questions

What is in a Black Opal?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, london dry gin, white rum, triple sec, blackberry liqueur, blue curacao, sour mix, and lemon-lime soda.

How long does a Black Opal take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Black Opal prepared?

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

Is a Black Opal 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 B220https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/black-opal · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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