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Stirred · 1 serving

Ciao Bella

A minimalist floral, minty, citrus-edged liqueur pairing with clear white cacao.

Short answer

Ciao Bella is a stirred cocktail made with floral botanical citrus liqueur and white creme de cacao. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 3 minutes.
Time3 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Ciao Bella 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
Ciao Bella ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Floral Botanical Citrus LiqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Acqua Bianca30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
White Creme de CacaoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Giffard White Crème de Cacao30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh mint leaf

Method

How to make Ciao Bella

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one rocks glass and reserve exactly one small mint leaf.

  2. 02

    Measure floral botanical citrus liqueur and white crème de cacao into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir until cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain over one large clear cube in the chilled rocks glass.

  6. 06

    Add the single mint leaf and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Ciao Bella taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Ciao Bella questions

What is in a Ciao Bella?

Kokto’s build uses floral botanical citrus liqueur and white creme de cacao.

How long does a Ciao Bella take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 3 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Ciao Bella 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 Ciao Bella 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 B225https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4953/ciao-bella · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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