1 serving
Blind Pilot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bourbon | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Vanilla herbal liqueur | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Sweet Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Blind Pilot
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.
- 02
Measure equal 30 ml portions of bourbon, vanilla-herbal liqueur, and sweet vermouth into a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inner wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the equal-parts mixture is integrated, cold, and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe without allowing any ice fragments into the drink.
- 06
Express the single compact lemon twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Blind Pilot taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Blind Pilot questions
What is in a Blind Pilot?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, vanilla herbal liqueur, sweet vermouth, and lemon.
How long does a Blind Pilot 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 Blind Pilot 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 Blind Pilot 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 B136https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/29589/blind-pilot · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




