1 serving
Don Pone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maraschino Liqueur | 2.5 ml | 0.3 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
Cognac | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 18 parts |
White Creme de Cacao | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 6 parts |
Ginger liqueur | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 4 parts |
Candied Ginger | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Dark chocolate | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one tiny candied-ginger cube on a short plain pick and a very light dark-chocolate dusting
Method
How to make Don Pone
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass, skewer one tiny candied-ginger cube on a short plain pick, and finely grate a small amount of dark chocolate.
- 02
Add 2.5 ml maraschino liqueur to the chilled glass, rotate it to coat the interior, and discard any excess.
- 03
Measure 45 ml cognac, 15 ml white crème de cacao, and 10 ml ginger liqueur into a mixing glass.
- 04
Fill with solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the maraschino-rinsed Nick and Nora glass without admitting ice fragments.
- 06
Rest the single compact ginger pick at the rim, add only a whisper of grated dark chocolate, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Don Pone taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Don Pone questions
What is in a Don Pone?
Kokto’s build uses maraschino liqueur, cognac, white creme de cacao, ginger liqueur, candied ginger, and dark chocolate.
How long does a Don Pone 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 Don Pone 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 Don Pone 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 B202https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3787/don-pone · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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