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Stirred · 1 serving

Dead Celebrity

A balanced stirred cocktail combining single malt scotch, green chartreuse, oloroso sherry.

Short answer

Dead Celebrity is a stirred cocktail made with single malt scotch whisky, green chartreuse, oloroso sherry, lemon bitters, and rhubarb bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dead Celebrity 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
Dead Celebrity ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Single malt Scotch whisky45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Green Chartreuse22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Oloroso sherry22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon bitters3 dash———
Rhubarb bitters1 dash———

Garnish: Lemon peel

Method

How to make Dead Celebrity

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass thoroughly and prepare a fresh lemon peel.

  2. 02

    Measure the single malt Scotch, green herbal liqueur, oloroso sherry, lemon bitters, and rhubarb bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds.

  4. 04

    Taste or observe for proper chill and dilution without overworking the drink.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon peel over the surface, place it neatly on the drink, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Dead Celebrity taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Dead Celebrity questions

What is in a Dead Celebrity?

Kokto’s build uses single malt scotch whisky, green chartreuse, oloroso sherry, lemon bitters, and rhubarb bitters.

How long does a Dead Celebrity 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 Dead Celebrity 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 Dead Celebrity 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 B025https://punchdrink.com/recipes/dead-celebrity/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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