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Stirred · 1 serving

Bushwick II

A balanced stirred cocktail combining rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, amaro.

Short answer

Bushwick II is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, amaro, and maraschino liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bushwick II 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
Bushwick II ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Bushwick II

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a coupe thoroughly; this cocktail is served without garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, amaro, and maraschino liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds.

  4. 04

    Taste or assess for proper dilution while preserving a clear, spirit-forward texture.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping all mixing ice behind and leaving the surface unadorned.

  6. 06

    Wipe the bowl and stem, confirm there is no garnish, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bushwick II 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bushwick II questions

What is in a Bushwick II?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, amaro, and maraschino liqueur.

How long does a Bushwick II 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 Bushwick II 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 Bushwick II 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/5787/bushwick-ii · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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