1 serving
Bolero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 White Rum | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 4 parts |
 Apple brandy | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
 Sweet Vermouth | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Saline Solution | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: One dehydrated apple slice after expressing and discarding a lemon twist
Method
How to make Bolero
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a Nick & Nora glass, prepare one thin dehydrated apple slice, and cut a lemon twist for expressing only.
- 02
Measure the lightly aged rum, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, saline, and optional chilled water into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill with solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled Nick & Nora, keeping every piece of mixing ice behind.
- 05
Express the lemon oils and discard the peel, then secure the single apple slice neatly at the rim.
- 06
Check the glass remains clear and spotless, then serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Bolero 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.
Quick answers
Bolero questions
What is in a Bolero?
Kokto’s build uses white rum, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, and saline solution.
How long does a Bolero 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 Bolero prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Bolero 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 B030https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/283/bolero · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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