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Stirred · 1 serving

Donna Reed

A balanced stirred cocktail combining red bitter aperitif, gin, sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Donna Reed is a stirred cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, gin, sweet vermouth, coconut liqueur, champagne, and grapefruit. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Donna Reed 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
Donna Reed ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Sweet Vermouth7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Coconut liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Champagne60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Grapefruit1 piece———

Garnish: Compact grapefruit twist and Champagne sidecar

Method

How to make Donna Reed

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass and a petite Champagne sidecar glass; prepare one compact grapefruit twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the red bitter aperitif, gin, sweet vermouth, and coconut liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Place one large clear cube in the rocks glass and strain the cocktail over it.

  5. 05

    Express the grapefruit twist over the drink and retain it neatly at the rim.

  6. 06

    Pour the chilled Champagne into the separate petite sidecar and serve both glasses together.

Tasting profile

What does Donna Reed taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (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
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Donna Reed questions

What is in a Donna Reed?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, gin, sweet vermouth, coconut liqueur, champagne, and grapefruit.

How long does a Donna Reed 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 Donna Reed prepared?

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

Is a Donna Reed 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 B034https://punchdrink.com/recipes/donna-reed/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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