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Shaken · 1 serving

Combo

A balanced shaken cocktail combining dry vermouth, brandy, triple sec.

Short answer

Combo is a shaken cocktail made with dry vermouth, brandy, triple sec, white sugar, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Combo 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
Combo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dry Vermouth75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz30 parts
Brandy5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Triple Sec2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
White Sugar2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Combo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure dry vermouth, brandy, triple sec, white sugar, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Chill an old-fashioned glass and prepare fresh clear cubed ice, stir the powdered white sugar with the brandy and triple sec in the shaker until dissolved, add the dry vermouth, one measured dash of aromatic bitters, and solid ice, shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until very cold, strain over the fresh ice in the chilled glass, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Combo taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Combo questions

What is in a Combo?

Kokto’s build uses dry vermouth, brandy, triple sec, white sugar, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Combo 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 Combo prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Combo 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 B056https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=326 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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