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Stirred · 1 serving

Carlton Banks

A cognac and cherry-liqueur Champagne cocktail accented with orange and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Carlton Banks is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, cherry liqueur, orange bitters, boker's-style bitters, sparkling wine, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Carlton Banks 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
Carlton Banks ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Cherry liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Orange BittersSource specifies this bottle: Orange Bitters by Angostura2 dash———
Boker's-Style BittersSource specifies this bottle: Difford's Boker's Bitters by Bob's Bitters2 dash———
Sparkling wine45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange-zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Carlton Banks

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe, chill the sparkling wine thoroughly, and cut exactly one short narrow orange-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml cognac, 30 ml cherry liqueur, two dashes orange bitters, and two dashes Boker's-style bitters into a mixing glass; keep the sparkling wine separate.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir smoothly for 15–20 seconds until the still mixture is cold and lightly diluted.

  4. 04

    Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared coupe without allowing ice fragments into the drink.

  5. 05

    Top slowly with 45 ml cold dry sparkling wine and do not shake or stir away the bubbles.

  6. 06

    Express the single orange twist over the surface, set it neatly at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Carlton Banks taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Carlton Banks questions

What is in a Carlton Banks?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, cherry liqueur, orange bitters, boker's-style bitters, sparkling wine, and orange.

How long does a Carlton Banks take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Carlton Banks 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 Carlton Banks 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 B171https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3961/carlton-banks · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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