1 serving
Blackthorn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London dry gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
 Sloe gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
 Sweet Vermouth | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Dry Vermouth | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Blackthorn
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly before mixing.
- 02
Measure the London dry gin, sloe gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, orange bitters, and aromatic bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving every ice fragment behind.
- 06
Serve immediately without garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Blackthorn taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Blackthorn questions
What is in a Blackthorn?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, sloe gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, orange bitters, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Blackthorn 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 Blackthorn 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 Blackthorn 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 B044https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/239/blackthorn-english · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved