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Shaken · 1 serving

Capitano

A balanced shaken cocktail combining red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, lemon juice.

Short answer

Capitano is a shaken cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup. 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

Capitano 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
Capitano ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Capitano

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass and cut a fresh orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Express the orange twist over the surface, place it on the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Capitano taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (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
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Capitano questions

What is in a Capitano?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup.

How long does a Capitano 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 Capitano 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 Capitano 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 B023https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2331/capitano · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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