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Shaken · 1 serving

Chevalier

An aromatic Sidecar-like Cognac sour sharpened with lemon and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Chevalier is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, triple sec, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Chevalier 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
Chevalier ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Triple SecSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cointreau L'Unique15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Aromatic bittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Angostura Aromatic Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Exactly one thin lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Chevalier

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one thin lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure Cognac, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill with hard ice and shake firmly until cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe.

  5. 05

    Express the lemon zest over the surface.

  6. 06

    Set the single twist at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Chevalier taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Chevalier questions

What is in a Chevalier?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, triple sec, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Chevalier 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 Chevalier 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 Chevalier 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 B224https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/38815/chevalier · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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