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Shaken · 1 serving

Fly Like a Butterfly

A balanced shaken cocktail combining dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, quinquina.

Short answer

Fly Like a Butterfly is a shaken cocktail made with dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, quinquina, and orange juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Fly Like a Butterfly 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
Fly Like a Butterfly ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Quinquina15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Compact orange twist

Method

How to make Fly Like a Butterfly

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short, narrow orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, quinquina, and fresh orange juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe to remove all ice fragments and coarse orange pulp.

  5. 05

    Check that the pale burnt-orange surface is clean and the drink remains below the rim.

  6. 06

    Express the compact orange twist, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Fly Like a Butterfly 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

Fly Like a Butterfly questions

What is in a Fly Like a Butterfly?

Kokto’s build uses dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, quinquina, and orange juice.

How long does a Fly Like a Butterfly 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 Fly Like a Butterfly 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 Fly Like a Butterfly 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 B038https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/773/fly-like-a-butterfly · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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