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Stirred · 1 serving

Five-Three-Five

Bob Barron's gin, gentian, melon, Americano bianco, and dry-vermouth aperitivo named for green light's 535-nanometre wavelength.

Short answer

Five-Three-Five is a stirred cocktail made with gin, gentian aperitif, melon liqueur, quinquina, and dry vermouth. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Five-Three-Five 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
Five-Three-Five ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Gentian aperitif20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Melon liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Quinquina10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Five-Three-Five

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear low rocks glass; this cocktail is served without garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, gentian aperitif, green melon liqueur, Americano bianco, and dry vermouth into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice so the liquid can chill evenly.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly until the drink is thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the pre-chilled rocks glass without adding fresh ice.

  6. 06

    Check that the surface is clean and serve naked, without any garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Five-Three-Five taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Five-Three-Five questions

What is in a Five-Three-Five?

Kokto’s build uses gin, gentian aperitif, melon liqueur, quinquina, and dry vermouth.

How long does a Five-Three-Five 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 Five-Three-Five 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 Five-Three-Five 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 B121https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/7201/five-three-five · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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