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Shaken · 1 serving

East India No.2

A historic Cognac cocktail balanced with dry curaçao, pineapple syrup, maraschino, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

East India No.2 is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, dry curaçao, pineapple syrup, maraschino liqueur, chilled water, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
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1 serving

East India No.2 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
East India No.2 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac60 ml6 cl2 oz24 parts
Dry curaçaoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ferrand Dry Curaçao7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz3 parts
Pineapple syrupSource suggests this bottle (not required): MONIN Pineapple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Maraschino LiqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Maraschino Originale2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Chilled Water5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Aromatic bittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Difford's Boker's Bitters by Bob's Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh pineapple wedge

Method

How to make East India No.2

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Nick & Nora glass and cut exactly one small fresh pineapple wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure Cognac, dry curaçao, pineapple syrup, maraschino liqueur, chilled water, and two dashes of aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with hard ice and shake until thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled glass without ice.

  5. 05

    Check that the drink is clear and free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Set the single pineapple wedge at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does East India No.2 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

East India No.2 questions

What is in a East India No.2?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, dry curaçao, pineapple syrup, maraschino liqueur, chilled water, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a East India No.2 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 East India No.2 prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a East India No.2 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 B229https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/687/east-india-no2 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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