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Stirred · 1 serving

Dr. Henderson

A bracing two-bottle digestif combining bitter Fernet with clear peppermint liqueur over crushed ice.

Short answer

Dr. Henderson is a stirred cocktail made with fernet and white crème de menthe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Dr. Henderson 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
Dr. Henderson ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
FernetSource suggests this bottle (not required): Fernet-Branca45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
White Crème de MentheSource suggests this bottle (not required): Giffard Menthe-Pastille22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Mint (optional)3 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one restrained bouquet of three fresh mint sprigs

Method

How to make Dr. Henderson

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one old-fashioned glass and prepare exactly three fresh mint sprigs.

  2. 02

    Measure Fernet and white crème de menthe into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Pack the chilled serving glass with fresh crushed ice and strain the drink over it.

  6. 06

    Add the single three-sprig mint bouquet and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Dr. Henderson taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Dr. Henderson questions

What is in a Dr. Henderson?

Kokto’s build uses fernet and white crème de menthe, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Dr. Henderson 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 Dr. Henderson 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 Dr. Henderson 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 B228https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/32988/dr-henderson · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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