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Stirred · 1 serving

Diamonds Are Forever

A balanced stirred cocktail combining gin, sweet sherry, vodka.

Short answer

Diamonds Are Forever is a stirred cocktail made with gin, sweet sherry, vodka, blanc vermouth, kirsch, orange aperitif, and orange 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

Diamonds Are Forever 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
Diamonds Are Forever ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Sweet sherry22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Vodka22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Blanc Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Kirsch7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange aperitif1 teaspoon———
Orange Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Lemon twist

Method

How to make Diamonds Are Forever

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one narrow lemon twist with minimal white pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, sweet sherry, vodka, blanc vermouth, kirsch, orange aperitif, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving all mixing ice behind.

  5. 05

    Express the lemon oils evenly over the clear surface of the drink.

  6. 06

    Place the twist neatly at the rim and serve without any additional decoration.

Tasting profile

What does Diamonds Are Forever taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Diamonds Are Forever questions

What is in a Diamonds Are Forever?

Kokto’s build uses gin, sweet sherry, vodka, blanc vermouth, kirsch, orange aperitif, and orange bitters.

How long does a Diamonds Are Forever 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 Diamonds Are Forever 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 Diamonds Are Forever 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 B027https://punchdrink.com/recipes/diamonds-are-forever/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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