1 serving
Colonel's Big Opu ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London dry gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Triple Sec | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Sparkling wine | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 6 parts |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Colonel's Big Opu
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.
- 02
Measure london dry gin, triple sec, lime juice, orange bitters, sparkling wine accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.
Tasting profile
What does Colonel's Big Opu taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Colonel's Big Opu questions
What is in a Colonel's Big Opu?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, triple sec, lime juice, orange bitters, and sparkling wine.
How long does a Colonel's Big Opu 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 Colonel's Big Opu 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 Colonel's Big Opu 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 B009https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/586/colonels-big-opu · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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