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Stirred · 1 serving

Cloak and Dagger

Matthew Belanger's high-proof bourbon Old-Fashioned with habanero spirit, mezcal, peach liqueur, cane syrup, and two bitters.

Short answer

Cloak and Dagger is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, chile spirit, mezcal joven, peach liqueur, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, grapefruit bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cloak and Dagger 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
Cloak and Dagger ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Chile Spirit22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Mezcal joven7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz3 parts
Peach liqueur2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Grapefruit bitters1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One tiny lemon coin

Method

How to make Cloak and Dagger

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a single old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one tiny round lemon coin.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, chile spirit, mezcal, peach liqueur, and rich cane syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Add one dash each of aromatic and grapefruit bitters, then fill the mixing glass with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain the amber drink into the chilled glass over the single large clear cube.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon coin over the surface, place that same tiny coin at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Cloak and Dagger taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Cloak and Dagger questions

What is in a Cloak and Dagger?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, chile spirit, mezcal joven, peach liqueur, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, grapefruit bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Cloak and Dagger take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Cloak and Dagger 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 Cloak and Dagger 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 B089https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/cloak-and-dagger · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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