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Stirred · 1 serving

Domino

Matthew Belanger's floral Martini with Japanese gin, rose aperitif wine, pear brandy, maraschino liqueur, and grapefruit bitters.

Short answer

Domino is a stirred cocktail made with gin, rosé aperitif wine, pear brandy, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit bitters, and grapefruit. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Domino 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
Domino ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Rosé aperitif wine45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Pear brandy15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Maraschino Liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Grapefruit bitters1 dash———
Grapefruit1 piece———

Garnish: Expressed grapefruit twist, discarded

Method

How to make Domino

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass and cut one thin grapefruit twist for expressing and discarding.

  2. 02

    Measure the Japanese gin, rose aperitif wine, pear brandy, maraschino liqueur, and grapefruit bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain the pale blush drink into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the grapefruit twist over the surface, discard it completely, and serve with no solid garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Domino taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Domino questions

What is in a Domino?

Kokto’s build uses gin, rosé aperitif wine, pear brandy, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit bitters, and grapefruit.

How long does a Domino take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Domino prepared?

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

Is a Domino 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 B088https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/domino · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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