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Shaken · 1 serving

Chatham Hotel Special

A balanced shaken cocktail combining cognac, tawny port, creme de cacao.

Short answer

Chatham Hotel Special is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, tawny port, crème de cacao, and heavy cream. 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

Chatham Hotel Special 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
Chatham Hotel Special ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Tawny Port22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Crème de cacao15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Heavy Cream15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: A tiny even dusting of freshly grated nutmeg

Method

How to make Chatham Hotel Special

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and ready a whole nutmeg with a fine grater.

  2. 02

    Measure the Cognac, tawny port, dark creme de cacao, and cream into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for about 15 seconds until very cold, smooth, and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments remain.

  6. 06

    Finish with only a tiny even dusting of freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Chatham Hotel Special taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Chatham Hotel Special questions

What is in a Chatham Hotel Special?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, tawny port, crème de cacao, and heavy cream.

How long does a Chatham Hotel Special 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 Chatham Hotel Special 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 Chatham Hotel Special 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 B044https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/579/chatham-hotel-special · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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