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Stirred · 1 serving

Don Pone

A cognac-led after-dinner cocktail with white cacao, ginger liqueur, and a fragrant maraschino rinse.

Short answer

Don Pone is a stirred cocktail made with maraschino liqueur, cognac, white creme de cacao, ginger liqueur, candied ginger, and dark chocolate. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Don Pone ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Maraschino Liqueur2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
White Creme de Cacao15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Ginger liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz4 parts
Candied Ginger1 piece———
Dark chocolate1 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    Add 2.5 ml maraschino liqueur to the chilled glass, rotate it to coat the interior, and discard any excess.

  3. 03

    Measure 45 ml cognac, 15 ml white crème de cacao, and 10 ml ginger liqueur into a mixing glass.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Strain into the maraschino-rinsed Nick and Nora glass without admitting ice fragments.

  6. 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.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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