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Stirred · 1 serving

Chet Baker

Sam Ross' rum Old Fashioned variation accented with sweet vermouth, honey syrup, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Chet Baker is a stirred cocktail made with aged rum, sweet vermouth, honey syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Chet Baker 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
Chet Baker ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Sweet Vermouth10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Honey Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: One short orange twist

Method

How to make Chet Baker

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short thin orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the aged rum, sweet vermouth, honey syrup, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with large solid ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils over the surface, retain only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Chet Baker 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Chet Baker questions

What is in a Chet Baker?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, sweet vermouth, honey syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Chet Baker 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 Chet Baker prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Chet Baker 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 B076https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/chet-baker · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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