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Shaken · 1 serving

Dr. Rieux

A rich split-base sour combining apple brandy and white rum with Swedish punsch, dry curaçao, demerara, and lemon.

Short answer

Dr. Rieux is a shaken cocktail made with apple brandy, light white rum (charcoal-filtered, 1–4 years), swedish punsch, dry curaçao, demerara syrup, lemon juice, brown sugar, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Dr. Rieux 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. Rieux ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Light White Rum (Charcoal-Filtered, 1–4 Years)Source suggests this bottle (not required): FACUNDO Neo Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Swedish punsch22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Dry curaçaoSource specifies this bottle: Ferrand Dry Curaçao liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Demerara syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Brown Sugar1 pinch———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One narrow demerara-sugar rim and exactly one short narrow lemon-zest twist

Method

How to make Dr. Rieux

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe, apply a narrow restrained demerara-sugar rim, and cut exactly one short narrow lemon-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml apple brandy, 30 ml lightly aged white rum, 22.5 ml Swedish punsch, 15 ml dry curaçao, 7.5 ml demerara syrup, and 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 12–15 seconds until the copper-gold mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rimmed coupe, keeping the sugar edge clean and the surface free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the single lemon twist over the drink, set it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Dr. Rieux 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.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Dr. Rieux questions

What is in a Dr. Rieux?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, light white rum (charcoal-filtered, 1–4 years), swedish punsch, dry curaçao, demerara syrup, lemon juice, brown sugar, and lemon.

How long does a Dr. Rieux take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Dr. Rieux 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 Dr. Rieux 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 B170https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4300/dr-rieux · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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