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Stirred · 1 serving

Chrysanthemum #2

A balanced stirred cocktail combining dry vermouth, benedictine, lemon juice.

Short answer

Chrysanthemum #2 is a stirred cocktail made with dry vermouth, bénédictine, lemon juice, and absinthe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Chrysanthemum #2 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
Chrysanthemum #2 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dry Vermouth75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz15 parts
Bénédictine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Absinthe5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Chrysanthemum #2

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass, rinse its entire interior with a small amount of absinthe, and discard the excess.

  2. 02

    Measure the dry vermouth, Bénédictine-style herbal liqueur, and fresh lemon juice into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Chrysanthemum #2 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Chrysanthemum #2 questions

What is in a Chrysanthemum #2?

Kokto’s build uses dry vermouth, bénédictine, lemon juice, and absinthe.

How long does a Chrysanthemum #2 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 Chrysanthemum #2 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 Chrysanthemum #2 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 B025https://punchdrink.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-2/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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