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Stirred · 1 serving

Exit Strategy

A spirit-forward bittersweet digestif combining orange-led amaro, cognac, and a smaller measure of dark amaro.

Short answer

Exit Strategy is a stirred cocktail made with orange amaro, cognac, and amaro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Exit Strategy 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 Strategy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Orange amaroSource suggests this bottle (not required): Amaro Nonino Quintessentia45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Cognac22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
AmaroSource suggests this bottle (not required): Amaro Meletti7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Saline Solution (optional)Use exactly six drops of 20% saline solution when included, as specified by the source.0.3 ml0 cl0 oz0 parts
Orange (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one broad orange twist

Method

How to make Exit Strategy

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one old-fashioned glass and cut exactly one broad orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the larger orange-led amaro portion, cognac, the smaller dark-amaro portion, and optional saline into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Express the single orange twist generously over the drink, place it at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Exit Strategy taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Exit Strategy questions

What is in a Exit Strategy?

Kokto’s build uses orange amaro, cognac, and amaro, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Exit Strategy 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 Exit Strategy 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 Strategy 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 B230https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/40578/exit-strategy · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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