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Stirred · 1 serving

Creole Contentment

Charles H. Baker's cognac and dry Madeira aperitif with maraschino and orange bitters.

Short answer

Creole Contentment is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, madeira wine, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters, and still water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Creole Contentment 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
Creole Contentment ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Madeira wine30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Still Water15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts

Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick

Method

How to make Creole Contentment

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and secure exactly one small cocktail cherry on a very short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the cognac, dry Madeira, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters, and chilled water into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inner wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the copper-amber mixture is very cold and evenly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the drink clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Rest the single compact cherry pick at the rim and serve without citrus or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Creole Contentment taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Creole Contentment questions

What is in a Creole Contentment?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, madeira wine, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters, and still water.

How long does a Creole Contentment 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 Creole Contentment prepared?

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

Is a Creole Contentment 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 B144https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3131/creole-contentment · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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