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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gin | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 5 parts |
Sweet sherry | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Vodka | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Blanc Vermouth | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Kirsch | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Orange aperitif | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Lemon twist
Method
How to make Diamonds Are Forever
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe and cut one narrow lemon twist with minimal white pith.
- 02
Measure the gin, sweet sherry, vodka, blanc vermouth, kirsch, orange aperitif, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving all mixing ice behind.
- 05
Express the lemon oils evenly over the clear surface of the drink.
- 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.
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







