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Stirred · 1 serving

Blind Pilot

An equal-parts bourbon cocktail with vanilla-herbal liqueur and sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Blind Pilot is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, vanilla herbal liqueur, sweet vermouth, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Blind Pilot ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Vanilla herbal liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Blind Pilot

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure equal 30 ml portions of bourbon, vanilla-herbal liqueur, and sweet vermouth into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inner wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the equal-parts mixture is integrated, cold, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe without allowing any ice fragments into the drink.

  6. 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.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

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

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