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Stirred · 1 serving

Duchess

A balanced stirred cocktail combining sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, absinthe.

Short answer

Duchess is a stirred cocktail made with sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, absinthe, still water, and orange bitters. 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 EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Duchess ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Dry Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Absinthe15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Still Water15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———

Garnish: Compact orange twist

Method

How to make Duchess

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one compact strip of orange zest.

  2. 02

    Measure the sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, absinthe, chilled water, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly until the cocktail is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving every ice fragment behind.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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

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