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Stirred · 1 serving

Blessed Thistle

A balanced stirred cocktail combining red bitter aperitif, gin, amaro.

Short answer

Blessed Thistle is a stirred cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, gin, and amaro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Blessed Thistle 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
Blessed Thistle ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange wheel

Method

How to make Blessed Thistle

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly, prepare the Orange wheel, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure red bitter aperitif, gin, amaro accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled, then strain into the rocks glass over one large fresh cube.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with Orange wheel and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Blessed Thistle taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Blessed Thistle questions

What is in a Blessed Thistle?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, gin, and amaro.

How long does a Blessed Thistle take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Blessed Thistle prepared?

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

Is a Blessed Thistle 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 B022https://punchdrink.com/recipes/blessed-thistle/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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