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Muddled · 1 serving

Companion

A white-rum sour with dry vermouth, pear purée, honeyed richness, lemon, and a fragrant black-pepper lift.

Short answer

Companion is a muddled cocktail made with black pepper, white rum, dry vermouth, pear puree, honey syrup, lemon juice, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodMuddled
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Companion 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
Companion ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Black Pepper6 piece———
White Rum50 ml5 cl1.7 oz5 parts
Dry Vermouth10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pear Puree10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Honey Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Mint1 leaf———

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh mint leaf floated at the center

Method

How to make Companion

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Nick & Nora glass and select exactly one small fresh mint leaf for garnish.

  2. 02

    Place six whole black peppercorns in the base of a shaker and muddle firmly enough to crack them and release their aroma.

  3. 03

    Add 50 ml white rum, 10 ml dry vermouth, 10 ml smooth pear purée, 15 ml honey syrup, and 20 ml fresh lemon juice.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice, seal firmly, and shake hard for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick & Nora glass so no pepper fragments, pear fibers, or ice chips enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Float the single small mint leaf flat at the center and serve without pear, peppercorns, citrus, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Companion taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Companion questions

What is in a Companion?

Kokto’s build uses black pepper, white rum, dry vermouth, pear puree, honey syrup, lemon juice, and mint.

How long does a Companion 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 Companion prepared?

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

Is a Companion 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 B193https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3905/companion · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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