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Stirred · 1 serving

Boston Bullet

A balanced stirred cocktail combining gin, dry vermouth, lemon.

Short answer

Boston Bullet is a stirred cocktail made with gin, dry vermouth, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Boston Bullet 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
Boston Bullet ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Dry Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make Boston Bullet

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One short lemon twist, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure gin, dry vermouth, lemon 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

    Pre-chill a coupe, combine the gin and dry vermouth in a mixing glass with solid ice, stir for about 20 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express a short lemon peel over the surface, and retain it as the only garnish.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with One short lemon twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Boston Bullet taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Boston Bullet questions

What is in a Boston Bullet?

Kokto’s build uses gin, dry vermouth, and lemon.

How long does a Boston Bullet 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 Boston Bullet 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 Boston Bullet 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 B053https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=643 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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