1 serving
False Start 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Reposado | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 5 parts |
Amaro | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Artichoke Amaro | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Cucumber | 2 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One thin cucumber wheel
Method
How to make False Start
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe and cut one very thin cucumber wheel for the garnish.
- 02
Place the remaining cucumber slices in a mixing glass and muddle very gently.
- 03
Add the reposado tequila, amaro, sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, and solid ice.
- 04
Stir smoothly until very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no cucumber pulp or ice fragments remain.
- 06
Set the single thin cucumber wheel neatly at the rim and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does False Start 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.
Quick answers
False Start questions
What is in a False Start?
Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, amaro, sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, and cucumber.
How long does a False Start 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 False Start prepared?
It uses a muddled method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a False Start 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 B041https://punchdrink.com/recipes/false-start/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





