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Shaken · 1 serving

Brave Margot

Bar Marilou's bitter tropical highball with red aperitif, blackstrap rum, falernum, pineapple syrup, lime, absinthe, and a Fernet mist.

Short answer

Brave Margot is a shaken cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, blackstrap-style rum, falernum, pineapple syrup, lime juice, absinthe, fernet, lime, edible flower, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Brave Margot 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
Brave Margot ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Blackstrap-style rum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Falernum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pineapple syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Absinthe1 dash———
Fernet1 dash———
Lime1 slice———
Edible Flower1 piece———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one thin lime wheel, one tiny edible flower, and one cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Brave Margot

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear highball glass and prepare the lime wheel, tiny edible flower, and cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure the bitter aperitif, blackstrap rum, falernum, pineapple syrup, lime juice, and absinthe into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled highball over fresh ice and top with a restrained crown of crushed ice.

  5. 05

    Mist the measured Fernet over the top without stirring it into the drink.

  6. 06

    Garnish with exactly one thin lime wheel, one tiny edible flower, and one cocktail cherry.

Tasting profile

What does Brave Margot taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Brave Margot questions

What is in a Brave Margot?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, blackstrap-style rum, falernum, pineapple syrup, lime juice, absinthe, fernet, lime, edible flower, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Brave Margot take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Brave Margot prepared?

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

Is a Brave Margot 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 B102https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/brave-margot-from-bar-marilou/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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