1 serving
Buttercup ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Genever | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 2.7 parts |
Toffee Liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon zest strip with one tiny unwrapped amber caramel candy
Method
How to make Buttercup
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very narrow short strip of lemon zest without expressing it.
- 02
Measure the oude genever, toffee liqueur, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.
- 04
Stir steadily until the rich mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments enter the drink.
- 06
Lay the single lemon strip across the rim without expressing it, nestle one tiny unwrapped amber caramel candy on the strip, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Buttercup taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Buttercup questions
What is in a Buttercup?
Kokto’s build uses genever, toffee liqueur, sweet vermouth, and lemon.
How long does a Buttercup 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 Buttercup 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 Buttercup 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 B128https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3433/buttercup · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




