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Shaken · 1 serving

Father's Advice

A layered rum aperitif combining two bitter vermouth styles with amontillado sherry and a measured banana accent.

Short answer

Father's Advice is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, vermouth amaro, amontillado sherry, banana liqueur, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Father's Advice 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
Father's Advice ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Vermouth Amaro30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Amontillado sherry15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Banana liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one compact orange zest swath at the rim

Method

How to make Father's Advice

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one compact broad orange zest swath for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml lightly aged white rum, 15 ml robust vermouth amaro, 15 ml medium vermouth amaro, 15 ml amontillado sherry, and 7.5 ml banana liqueur into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds to chill, aerate, and integrate the fortified-wine mixture.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips disturb the clear amber drink.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils over the surface, fold the single compact swath at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Father's Advice taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and strength (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Father's Advice questions

What is in a Father's Advice?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, vermouth amaro, amontillado sherry, banana liqueur, and orange.

How long does a Father's Advice take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Father's Advice prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Father's Advice 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 B193https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3933/fathers-advice · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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