1 serving
Donegal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Irish whiskey | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Mandarin liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Dry Vermouth | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 2.5 parts |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist
Method
How to make Donegal
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.
- 02
Measure the Irish whiskey, maraschino liqueur, mandarin liqueur, and dry vermouth into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake briskly for 10–12 seconds until the aromatic mixture is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Express the single compact orange twist, retain it at the rim, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Donegal taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Donegal questions
What is in a Donegal?
Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, maraschino liqueur, mandarin liqueur, dry vermouth, and orange.
How long does a Donegal 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 Donegal prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Donegal 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 B151https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/661/donegal · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





