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Stirred · 1 serving

Blonde Redhead

A balanced stirred cocktail combining sweet vermouth, japanese whisky, quinquina.

Short answer

Blonde Redhead is a stirred cocktail made with sweet vermouth, japanese whisky, quinquina, red bitter aperitif, white sugar, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Blonde Redhead 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
Blonde Redhead ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sweet Vermouth37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Japanese whisky30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Quinquina15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Red bitter aperitif7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
White Sugar1 teaspoon———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Orange-dust rim; orange oils discarded

Method

How to make Blonde Redhead

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly, then apply a light, even orange-dust coating to the rim without letting it clump.

  2. 02

    Measure the sweet vermouth, Japanese whisky, and quinquina into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with firm ice and stir for about 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain the cocktail into the prepared chilled coupe.

  5. 05

    Transfer one small, clean ice cube from the mixing glass into the drink so it can dilute slowly.

  6. 06

    Express a fresh orange peel over the surface to release its oils, then discard the peel and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Blonde Redhead 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

Blonde Redhead questions

What is in a Blonde Redhead?

Kokto’s build uses sweet vermouth, japanese whisky, quinquina, red bitter aperitif, white sugar, and orange.

How long does a Blonde Redhead 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 Blonde Redhead 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 Blonde Redhead 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 B033https://punchdrink.com/recipes/blonde-redhead/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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