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Shaken · 1 serving

Esprit D'escalier

A balanced shaken cocktail combining bourbon, grapefruit juice, orange aperitif.

Short answer

Esprit D'escalier is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, grapefruit juice, orange aperitif, and amaro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Esprit D'escalier 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
Esprit D'escalier ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Grapefruit Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Orange aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Esprit D'escalier

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure bourbon, grapefruit juice, orange aperitif, amaro accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Esprit D'escalier taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Esprit D'escalier questions

What is in a Esprit D'escalier?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, grapefruit juice, orange aperitif, and amaro.

How long does a Esprit D'escalier 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 Esprit D'escalier prepared?

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

Is a Esprit D'escalier 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 B013http://www.kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/esprit-descalier · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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