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Shaken · 1 serving

Brooklyn

A balanced shaken cocktail combining bourbon, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Brooklyn is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Brooklyn 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
Brooklyn ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Brooklyn

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments remain.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Brooklyn taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Brooklyn questions

What is in a Brooklyn?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn prepared?

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

Is a Brooklyn 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 B043https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/326/brooklyn-st-george-version · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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