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Stirred · 1 serving

Fail-Safe

A robust bittersweet stirred drink uniting navy-strength gin, sloe gin, dry curaçao, red aperitif, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Fail-Safe is a stirred cocktail made with navy strength gin, sloe gin, dry curaçao, red bitter aperitif, and aromatic bitters. 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

Fail-Safe 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
Fail-Safe ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Navy strength ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's Royal Dock Gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Sloe ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's Sloe Gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Dry curaçaoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ferrand Dry Curaçao15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Red bitter aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): ANGOSTURA Aromatic Bitters2 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.

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Measure navy-strength gin, sloe gin, dry curaçao, red bitter aperitif, and aromatic bitters 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 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.

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

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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