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Muddled · 1 serving

False Start

A balanced muddled cocktail combining tequila reposado, amaro, sweet vermouth.

Short answer

False Start is a muddled cocktail made with tequila reposado, amaro, sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, and cucumber. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodMuddled
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
False Start ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Amaro30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Artichoke Amaro7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Cucumber2 piece———

Garnish: One thin cucumber wheel

Method

How to make False Start

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one very thin cucumber wheel for the garnish.

  2. 02

    Place the remaining cucumber slices in a mixing glass and muddle very gently.

  3. 03

    Add the reposado tequila, amaro, sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, and solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no cucumber pulp or ice fragments remain.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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

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