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Shaken · 1 serving

Dolcevita

A bittersweet amaretto sour deepened with smoky rabarbaro amaro and Irish whiskey.

Short answer

Dolcevita is a shaken cocktail made with amaretto, rabarbaro amaro, irish whiskey, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and agave syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Dolcevita 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
Dolcevita ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
AmarettoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Adriatico Amaretto37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Rabarbaro AmaroSource suggests this bottle (not required): Sfumato Rabarbaro Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Irish whiskey15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Pineapple Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Agave Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Salt (optional)1 pinch——Optional

Garnish: Expressed lemon twist, discarded

Method

How to make Dolcevita

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one martini glass and cut one thin lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure amaretto, rabarbaro amaro, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and agave syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add only the merest pinch of salt.

  4. 04

    Fill with hard ice and shake firmly until cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled glass without ice.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon twist over the surface, discard it, and serve with no garnish in the glass.

Tasting profile

What does Dolcevita taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Dolcevita questions

What is in a Dolcevita?

Kokto’s build uses amaretto, rabarbaro amaro, irish whiskey, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and agave syrup, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Dolcevita 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 Dolcevita prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Dolcevita 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 B228https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/33868/dolcevita · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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