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Stirred · 1 serving

DuBois

A bourbon-led, Manhattan-like sipper softened by red quinquina and bittersweet amaro.

Short answer

DuBois is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, quinquina, and amaro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

DuBois 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
DuBois ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts
Quinquina20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Amaro10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make DuBois

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear serving cube, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, red quinquina, and amaro into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and position a bar spoon against the inner wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the three ingredients are integrated, cold, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube without transferring mixing ice.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without any garnish so the bourbon, quinquina, and amaro aromas remain unobstructed.

Tasting profile

What does DuBois taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

DuBois questions

What is in a DuBois?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, quinquina, and amaro.

How long does a DuBois 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 DuBois 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 DuBois 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 B135https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36195/dubois · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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