1 serving
Fail-Safe ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Navy strength ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's Royal Dock Gin | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Sloe ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's Sloe Gin | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Dry curaçaoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ferrand Dry Curaçao | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Red bitter aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): ANGOSTURA Aromatic Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Orange (optional) | 1 piece | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: Exactly one narrow orange twist
Method
How to make Fail-Safe
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one old-fashioned glass and cut exactly one narrow orange twist.
- 02
Measure navy-strength gin, sloe gin, dry curaçao, red bitter aperitif, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with hard ice.
- 04
Stir until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled glass over exactly one large clear ice cube.
- 06
Express the single orange twist over the surface, place it at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Fail-Safe 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.
Quick answers
Fail-Safe questions
What is in a Fail-Safe?
Kokto’s build uses navy strength gin, sloe gin, dry curaçao, red bitter aperitif, and aromatic bitters, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Fail-Safe 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 Fail-Safe 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 Fail-Safe 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/39270/fail-safe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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