1 serving
East India No. 4 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 sherry | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 1 part |
 Dry Vermouth | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 1 part |
 Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make East India No. 4
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist.
- 02
Measure the chilled sweet cream sherry, chilled dry vermouth, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice so the fortified wines chill quickly.
- 04
Stir smoothly until the mixture is cold, integrated, and lightly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe, leaving all ice behind.
- 06
Express the single narrow lemon twist over the drink, set it neatly on the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does East India No. 4 taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
East India No. 4 questions
What is in a East India No. 4?
Kokto’s build uses sweet sherry, dry vermouth, orange bitters, and lemon.
How long does a East India No. 4 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. 4 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 East India No. 4 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 B121https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37804/east-india-no-4 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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