1 serving
Charlie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bourbon | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
 Sweet Vermouth | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Raspberry Liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Single maraschino cherry
Method
How to make Charlie
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly and drain exactly one small maraschino cherry.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, sweet vermouth, raspberry liqueur, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill with solid ice and stir steadily for 25–30 seconds until very cold.
- 04
Stop when the cocktail is silky, properly diluted, and remains crystal clear.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without transferring any ice fragments.
- 06
Add exactly one maraschino cherry neatly to the drink and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Charlie taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Charlie questions
What is in a Charlie?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, sweet vermouth, raspberry liqueur, aromatic bitters, and cherry.
How long does a Charlie 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 Charlie 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 Charlie 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 B036https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2791/charlie · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved