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Stirred · 1 serving

East Meets West

A balanced stirred cocktail combining ginger liqueur, bourbon, sake.

Short answer

East Meets West is a stirred cocktail made with ginger liqueur, bourbon, sake, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange. 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

East Meets West 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 Meets West ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Ginger liqueur45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Sake15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Compact orange twist

Method

How to make East Meets West

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short, narrow orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the ginger liqueur, bourbon, sake, and New Orleans aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with plenty of solid ice and stir steadily for 25–30 seconds.

  4. 04

    Stop when the cocktail is very cold, properly diluted, and remains crystal clear.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without transferring any ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the orange twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does East Meets West 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

East Meets West questions

What is in a East Meets West?

Kokto’s build uses ginger liqueur, bourbon, sake, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange.

How long does a East Meets West 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 Meets West 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 Meets West 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 B037https://domainedecanton.com/recipes.php · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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