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Stirred · 1 serving

Fab Fortified Four

A layered low-proof aperitif uniting palo cortado, white port, blanc vermouth, Madeira, and quinquina.

Short answer

Fab Fortified Four is a stirred cocktail made with palo cortado sherry, white port, blanc vermouth, madeira wine, quinquina, 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

Fab Fortified Four 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
Fab Fortified Four ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Palo Cortado Sherry22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
White port22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Blanc Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Madeira wine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Quinquina5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Saline Solution (optional)0.25 ml0 cl0 oz0.1 parts
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short orange zest twist

Method

How to make Fab Fortified Four

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe, chill all fortified wines, and cut exactly one very narrow short strip of orange zest.

  2. 02

    Measure the palo cortado, white port, blanc vermouth, sweet Madeira, quinquina, and optional saline into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the layered fortified-wine mixture is thoroughly chilled and lightly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Express the single narrow orange twist over the surface, secure it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Fab Fortified Four taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Fab Fortified Four questions

What is in a Fab Fortified Four?

Kokto’s build uses palo cortado sherry, white port, blanc vermouth, madeira wine, quinquina, and orange, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Fab Fortified Four 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 Fab Fortified Four 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 Fab Fortified Four 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 B129https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36685/fab-fortified-four · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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