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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red bitter aperitif | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Coconut liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Champagne | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
Grapefruit | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Compact grapefruit twist and Champagne sidecar
Method
How to make Donna Reed
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a heavy rocks glass and a petite Champagne sidecar glass; prepare one compact grapefruit twist.
- 02
Measure the red bitter aperitif, gin, sweet vermouth, and coconut liqueur into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill with solid ice and stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.
- 04
Place one large clear cube in the rocks glass and strain the cocktail over it.
- 05
Express the grapefruit twist over the drink and retain it neatly at the rim.
- 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.
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
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