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Stirred · 1 serving

Blackthorn No. 3

A balanced stirred cocktail combining irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe.

Short answer

Blackthorn No. 3 is a stirred cocktail made with irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Blackthorn No. 3 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
Blackthorn No. 3 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Irish whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Absinthe2 dash———
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Compact lemon twist

Method

How to make Blackthorn No. 3

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short, narrow lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the Irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with plenty of solid ice and stir steadily for 25–30 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Stop when the dry aromatic cocktail is properly diluted and remains crystal clear.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without transferring any ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the compact lemon twist, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Blackthorn No. 3 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
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Blackthorn No. 3 questions

What is in a Blackthorn No. 3?

Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Blackthorn No. 3 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 No. 3 prepared?

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

Is a Blackthorn No. 3 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 B038https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/240/blackthorn-no-3 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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