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Stirred · 1 serving

Bouchot

A calvados-led White Negroni variation with gentian bitterness and pale aromatized wine.

Short answer

Bouchot is a stirred cocktail made with calvados, gentian liqueur, aromatized wine, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bouchot 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
Bouchot ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Calvados45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Gentian Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatized Wine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Bouchot

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy old-fashioned glass, prepare exactly one large clear ice cube, and cut one short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml calvados, 22.5 ml gentian liqueur, and 22.5 ml pale aromatized wine into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the mixture is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Set the large clear cube in the chilled old-fashioned glass and strain the cocktail cleanly over it.

  6. 06

    Express the single lemon twist over the surface, affix it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bouchot taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bouchot questions

What is in a Bouchot?

Kokto’s build uses calvados, gentian liqueur, aromatized wine, and lemon.

How long does a Bouchot 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 Bouchot prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bouchot 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 B190https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/38803/bouchot · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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