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Stirred · 1 serving

Dram Queen

A deeply spiced stirred rum cocktail with vermouth amaro, allspice dram, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Dram Queen is a stirred cocktail made with cacao-infused rum, vermouth amaro, allspice dram, aromatic bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dram Queen 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
Dram Queen ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cacao-Infused Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Vermouth Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Allspice Dram15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Dram Queen

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml cacao-infused spiced rum, 22.5 ml vermouth amaro, 15 ml allspice dram, and two dashes aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until the dark spiced mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the glossy surface remains free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils over the drink, affix the single compact twist at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Dram Queen taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Dram Queen questions

What is in a Dram Queen?

Kokto’s build uses cacao-infused rum, vermouth amaro, allspice dram, aromatic bitters, and orange.

How long does a Dram Queen take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Dram Queen 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 Dram Queen 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 B196https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4992/dram-queen · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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