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Stirred · 1 serving

Darkness Calls

Trevor Shores's dark tequila Negroni variation with dark rum, vermouth amaro, red bitter aperitif, and white cacao liqueur.

Short answer

Darkness Calls is a stirred cocktail made with tequila reposado, dark rum, vermouth amaro, red bitter aperitif, and crème de cacao. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Darkness Calls 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
Darkness Calls ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Dark Rum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Vermouth Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Red bitter aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Crème de cacao7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: One short orange twist

Method

How to make Darkness Calls

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass thoroughly and cut one very short thin orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, dark rum, vermouth amaro, red bitter aperitif, and cacao liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the drink is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora without adding ice.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils, retain only the compact twist at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Darkness Calls taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Darkness Calls questions

What is in a Darkness Calls?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, dark rum, vermouth amaro, red bitter aperitif, and crème de cacao.

How long does a Darkness Calls take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Darkness Calls prepared?

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

Is a Darkness Calls 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 B082https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/darkness-calls · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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