1 serving
Cantilever 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rye Whiskey | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Amaro | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Gin | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Quinquina | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Cantilever
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist.
- 02
Measure the rye whiskey, amaro, gin, and rouge quinquina into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice to chill the spirit-forward mixture evenly.
- 04
Stir smoothly until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Express the single narrow lemon twist over the surface, place it neatly on the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Cantilever taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Cantilever questions
What is in a Cantilever?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, amaro, gin, quinquina, and lemon.
How long does a Cantilever 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 Cantilever 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 Cantilever alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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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 B121https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/24677/cantilever · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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