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Stirred · 1 serving

East Wind

A vodka-led, vermouth-forward stirred cocktail given depth by a small measure of dark rum.

Short answer

East Wind is a stirred cocktail made with vodka, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, dark rum, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

East Wind 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 Wind ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Dry Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Dark Rum5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make East Wind

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the vodka, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and dark rum into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the drink remains clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils, rest exactly the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does East Wind taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

East Wind questions

What is in a East Wind?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, dark rum, and orange.

How long does a East Wind 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 Wind 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 Wind 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 B119https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/6422/east-wind · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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