1 serving
Duchess ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sweet Vermouth | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Dry Vermouth | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Absinthe | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Still Water | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Compact orange twist
Method
How to make Duchess
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe and cut one compact strip of orange zest.
- 02
Measure the sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, absinthe, chilled water, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice.
- 04
Stir smoothly until the cocktail is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving every ice fragment behind.
- 06
Express the orange zest over the surface, retain the compact twist, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Duchess 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.
Quick answers
Duchess questions
What is in a Duchess?
Kokto’s build uses sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, absinthe, still water, and orange bitters.
How long does a Duchess 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 Duchess 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 Duchess 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 B041https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4100/duchess · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





