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Stirred · 1 serving

Dot (by J. E. Clapham)

J. E. Clapham's dry, Martini-like Café Royal variation combining London dry gin, fino sherry, apricot liqueur, and funky overproof rum.

Short answer

Dot (by J. E. Clapham) is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, fino sherry, apricot liqueur, and overproof rum. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dot (by J. E. Clapham) 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
Dot (by J. E. Clapham) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Fino Sherry30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Apricot liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Overproof rum10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Dot (by J. E. Clapham)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and confirm that no garnish is prepared.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, fino sherry, apricot liqueur, and overproof white rum into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the mixture is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.

  6. 06

    Serve the clean pale-gold cocktail completely naked without citrus, fruit, or herbs.

Tasting profile

What does Dot (by J. E. Clapham) taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Dot (by J. E. Clapham) questions

What is in a Dot (by J. E. Clapham)?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, fino sherry, apricot liqueur, and overproof rum.

How long does a Dot (by J. E. Clapham) 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 Dot (by J. E. Clapham) prepared?

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

Is a Dot (by J. E. Clapham) 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 B115https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/11387/dot-by-j-e-clapham · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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