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Stirred · 1 serving

Day Bell

A sparkling bittersweet bourbon aperitif with red bitter liqueur, amaro, and cognac orange liqueur.

Short answer

Day Bell is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, red bitter aperitif, amaro, orange cognac liqueur, sparkling wine, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Day Bell 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
Day Bell ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Red bitter aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Amaro7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange Cognac Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Sparkling wine30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short orange zest twist

Method

How to make Day Bell

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe, chill the sparkling wine, and cut exactly one very narrow short strip of orange zest.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, red bitter aperitif, amaro, and cognac orange liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir until the still mixture is chilled and diluted.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain the stirred mixture into the chilled coupe.

  5. 05

    Gently top with the chilled sparkling wine so the carbonation remains lively; do not shake or stir aggressively.

  6. 06

    Express the single narrow orange twist over the drink, secure it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Day Bell taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and strength (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Day Bell questions

What is in a Day Bell?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, red bitter aperitif, amaro, orange cognac liqueur, sparkling wine, and orange.

How long does a Day Bell 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 Day Bell 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 Day Bell 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 B128https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10893/day-bell · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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