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Stirred · alcohol-free

Faded Ember

Dillon WinNikka's zero-proof Old-Fashioned with citrus spirit, lapsang-infused rum alternative, coffee liqueur alternative, and demerara.

Short answer

Faded Ember is a stirred alcohol-free cocktail made with nonalcoholic citrus spirit, lapsang-souchong-infused nonalcoholic rum, nonalcoholic coffee liqueur alternative, demerara syrup, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Faded Ember 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
Faded Ember ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Nonalcoholic Citrus Spirit30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Lapsang-Souchong-Infused Nonalcoholic Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Nonalcoholic Coffee Liqueur Alternative15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Demerara syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Vegetable Glycerin (optional)10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: One short narrow orange twist

Method

How to make Faded Ember

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a single old-fashioned glass and cut exactly one short narrow orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the citrus spirit, lapsang-souchong-infused rum alternative, coffee liqueur alternative, demerara syrup, and optional vegetable glycerin 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 cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

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

Tasting profile

What does Faded Ember taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength0 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Faded Ember questions

What is in a Faded Ember?

Kokto’s build uses nonalcoholic citrus spirit, lapsang-souchong-infused nonalcoholic rum, nonalcoholic coffee liqueur alternative, demerara syrup, and orange, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Faded Ember take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Faded Ember 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 Faded Ember 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/faded-ember-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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