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Stirred · alcohol-free

Exit Music

Matthew Belanger's zero-proof Negroni built from nonalcoholic bitter aperitif and gin-style alternatives.

Short answer

Exit Music is a stirred alcohol-free cocktail made with nonalcoholic bitter aperitif, nonalcoholic gin alternative, and grapefruit. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Exit Music 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
Exit Music ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Nonalcoholic Bitter Aperitif60 ml6 cl2 oz1.3 parts
Nonalcoholic Gin Alternative45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Grapefruit1 slice———

Garnish: One small thin grapefruit half-wheel

Method

How to make Exit Music

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass and cut exactly one small thin grapefruit half-wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure both reviewed nonalcoholic bitter-aperitif components and both nonalcoholic gin-style components into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the red-orange mixture is cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled glass over exactly one large clear ice cube.

  6. 06

    Set exactly one small grapefruit half-wheel at the rim and serve without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Exit Music taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (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
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength0 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Exit Music questions

What is in a Exit Music?

Kokto’s build uses nonalcoholic bitter aperitif, nonalcoholic gin alternative, and grapefruit.

How long does a Exit Music take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Exit Music prepared?

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

Is a Exit Music alcohol-free?

Kokto classifies this house build as strength 0/5. Check every packaged ingredient because formulations can vary.

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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 B094https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/exit-music · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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