1 serving
Death Star ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pisco | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Herbal liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Liquore Strega | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Artichoke AmaroSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cynar | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Grapefruit bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one whole star anise floated flat
Method
How to make Death Star
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one rocks glass and reserve exactly one whole star anise.
- 02
Measure pisco, herbal liqueur, artichoke amaro, and grapefruit bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with hard ice.
- 04
Stir until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks glass over exactly one large clear ice cube.
- 06
Float the single star anise flat on the surface and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Death Star 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.
Quick answers
Death Star questions
What is in a Death Star?
Kokto’s build uses pisco, herbal liqueur, artichoke amaro, and grapefruit bitters.
How long does a Death Star 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 Death Star prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Death Star 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 B227https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4568/death-star · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved