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Stirred · 1 serving

Diamondback

A balanced stirred cocktail combining rye whiskey, apple brandy, yellow chartreuse.

Short answer

Diamondback is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, apple brandy, and yellow chartreuse. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Diamondback 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
Diamondback ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Apple brandy22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Yellow Chartreuse22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Diamondback

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass thoroughly and ready a mixing glass and julep strainer.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, aged apple brandy, and Yellow Chartreuse into the mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass completely with solid ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the strong mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe without allowing ice chips into the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Diamondback taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Diamondback questions

What is in a Diamondback?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, apple brandy, and yellow chartreuse.

How long does a Diamondback take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Diamondback 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 Diamondback 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 B023https://punchdrink.com/recipes/diamondback/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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