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Stirred · 1 serving

DuBoudreau

A rye-forward stirred drink softened by red quinquina and elderflower, with fernet depth.

Short answer

DuBoudreau is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, red quinquina, fernet, and elderflower liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

DuBoudreau 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
DuBoudreau ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Red QuinquinaSource suggests this bottle (not required): Byrrh Grand Quinquina22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
FernetSource suggests this bottle (not required): Fernet-Branca7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Elderflower LiqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist

Method

How to make DuBoudreau

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure rye whiskey, chilled red quinquina, fernet, and elderflower liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with hard ice and stir until cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled coupe.

  5. 05

    Express the single lemon twist over the drink and place it at the rim.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately while the cocktail remains cold and clear.

Tasting profile

What does DuBoudreau 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.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

DuBoudreau questions

What is in a DuBoudreau?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, red quinquina, fernet, and elderflower liqueur, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a DuBoudreau 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 DuBoudreau 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 DuBoudreau 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 B231https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36773/duboudreau · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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