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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cognac | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Cherry liqueur | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Orange BittersSource specifies this bottle: Orange Bitters by Angostura | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Boker's-Style BittersSource specifies this bottle: Difford's Boker's Bitters by Bob's Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Sparkling wine | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Orange | 1 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.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe, chill the sparkling wine thoroughly, and cut exactly one short narrow orange-zest twist.
- 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.
- 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.
- 04
Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared coupe without allowing ice fragments into the drink.
- 05
Top slowly with 45 ml cold dry sparkling wine and do not shake or stir away the bubbles.
- 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.
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






