1 serving
Charles Cocktail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brandy | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 1 part |
 Sweet Vermouth | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short lemon twist
Method
How to make Charles Cocktail
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One short lemon twist, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure brandy, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, lemon accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Pre-chill a coupe, combine the brandy, sweet vermouth, and one measured dash of aromatic bitters in a mixing glass with solid ice, stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express a short lemon peel over the surface, and retain it neatly at the rim.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with One short lemon twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Charles Cocktail taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Charles Cocktail questions
What is in a Charles Cocktail?
Kokto’s build uses brandy, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, and lemon.
How long does a Charles Cocktail 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 Charles Cocktail 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 Charles Cocktail 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 B053https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=833 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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